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Category: Children and Teens
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Spotting Troubling “Back to School” Behaviors Understanding and Managing Your Child’s Warning Signs of Stress
Author: Leslie Kessler, LCSW-C, LICSW, Clinical Social Worker and Synagogue Liaison and…Read More
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Soothing Sibling Rivalry: Parenting Tips
Author: Deborah Goldstein, LCSW-C, Clinical Director Growing up in a family with more than one…Read More
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Summer Camp Time Already? Tips for Selecting A Camp For Your Special Needs Child
Author: Jamell White, Ph.D., LCSW-C, Director, Special Needs and Deaf Services Before you know…Read More
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Proceed with Care: The Art of Discussing Risky Behaviors with Teens
Author: JSSA Child and Family Staff As our children become teenagers, they often hear about,…Read More
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Bouncing Back from Adversity: Tips on Building Resilience in Your Child
Author: Stanley Fagen, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist As they grow up, children must discover…Read More
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Solving the “Rubik’s Cube” of Social Skills
Author: Jamell White, Ph.D., LCSW-C, Clinical Director, Special Needs and Deaf Services Making…Read More
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Guiding Children from Meltdown to Mellowed
Author: Deborah Goldstein, LCSW-C, Clinical Director Preschool children are prone to…Read More
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The Tools to Manage Your Child’s Stress: Tips on Using Problem-Solving Skills
Author: Jennifer Firestone, LCSW-C, Clinical Social Worker As they grow up children are…Read More
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Nurturing Your 2 and 3 Year-Old’s Development
Author: Andrea LoBalbo, LCSW, Clinical Social Worker Watching how your child plays, behaves,…Read More
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Easing the Stress of Report Card Season Tips for Parents and Students
Author: Deborah Goldstein, LCSW-C, Clinical Director Mid-year report card season can be…Read More