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Oct 16
Parenting

Talking To Children About Israel

By Rachel Schwartz, LCSW

In these challenging times, it can be difficult to find the right words of comfort to offer those impacted, not to mention the proper support for young children. Below are some pointers on how to respond to young children should they bring this up at home, followed by some articles you can read for further […] Learn More ›

Sep 27
Parenting

Managing Children’s Social Anxiety

By Sam Savin, LCSW

Do you have a child that is super playful and creative at home, but when it’s time to go to a playdate, attend a birthday party or participate in music class, they become frozen statues or terrified screaming animals? Let’s be honest, it’s kind of annoying and embarrassing, right? My daughter was and sometimes still […] Learn More ›

young girl refusing to eat
Mar 29
Parenting

Chew on This: How to Help a Picky Eater

By JCC Chicago

Of all the daily challenges that parenting a young child brings, dealing with a picky eater can be one of the most frustrating. After all, eating seems like such a natural process to most adults, that it can be confusing when a child doesn’t approach food with the same instincts as we do. Not to […] Learn More ›

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Feb 2
Inclusion

Jacob Duman Early Childhood Center Furthers Its Commitment to Inclusion

By Meghan Jensen

In Summer 2021, Jacob Duman Early Childhood Center at Lake County JCC had the great privilege to welcome the Axelrod family. Jordan and Ryder, twins, were toddlers at the time. We learned that both parents, Jenny and Corey, were hard of hearing and members of the Deaf community. Their primary language was American Sign Language […] Learn More ›

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Nov 9
Parenting

Chew on This: Strategies for Responding to your Child’s Biting

By Jamie Decker, LCPC

Getting a call from your child’s teacher, only to learn that they have bitten one of their peers or have been bitten by someone, can be alarming for parents. Not knowing how to react or what to do can often leave you feeling helpless. It is important to understand that biting is a normal developmental […] Learn More ›

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Aug 30
Social • Emotional Spotlight

Start the School Year off Right: The ABC’s of Communicating with Your Child’s Teachers

By Rachel Schwartz, LCSW

View Our Video At the beginning of each school year, I am often reminded of the saying, “It takes a village.” I have come to learn that my children’s successes are not a direct result of the lessons taught to them by my husband and me, but rather from the love and guidance given to […] Learn More ›

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