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Apr 26
Social • Emotional Spotlight

Social Emotional Spotlight – Sam’s Tips: Meal Prep

By Sam Savin, LCSW

Let your child help with meal prep. I know you’re rolling your eyes at me right now, like cooking isn’t enough of a chore, right? Yes, it might get a little messy, but this can be a lot of fun. Kids love to help and feel really accomplished when they get to help with “adult” […] Learn More ›

Apr 2
Community

“Grandfriends” Transcends Generations

By Julie Mednick-Simmons

After seven years as a lead teacher at JCC Chicago ‘Z’ Frank Apachi Early Childhood, I stumbled upon a life altering national intergenerational fellowship opportunity envisioned by Ideal18 and funded through a generous grant by the Covenant Foundation. They were seeking classroom educators and administrators in Jewish early childhood who were intent on becoming activists […] Learn More ›

Jan 16
Social • Emotional Spotlight

January’s “Tip of the Month” Is: Name Feelings

By Sam Savin, LCSW

This month encourages educators and parents to name and talk about feelings. Emotions can often feel very powerful and overwhelming, especially for children. The more we can identify feelings, both our own and those of the children in our care, the more we can start to manage those feelings. When we narrate our emotional experience, […] Learn More ›

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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