by Chris Jones | Apr 5, 2022 | Mental Health, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
Many of us are grappling daily with the threat of climate change as its effects become increasingly visible. We are experiencing longer periods of drought, more frequent wildfires, and other extreme weather events on a regular basis. Given this, it is not surprising...
by Chris Jones | Apr 5, 2022 | Mental Health, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
Climate change has become a near constant topic of discussion, whether on the news, around the dinner table, or among friends, and anxious feelings are stemming from the state of the environment. There’s even a name for those feelings; Eco-Anxiety. As a parent, you...
by Chris Jones | Mar 31, 2022 | Books, Education, Jewish
Spring has sprung and as the Center for Children and Youth is part of Jewish Family and Children’s Services, many in our community are getting ready for Passover. Each year, it’s important to take a little time to think about this holiday through the eyes of...
by Chris Jones | Mar 12, 2022 | Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Siblings
“It’s my turn to use the computer!” “Mom said I could sit in the front seat!” Sound familiar? It can often feel as though siblings argue about just about everything. While such conflicts can feel exhausting and often overwhelming for parents—particularly during...
by Chris Jones | Mar 4, 2022 | Discipline & Behavior, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Toddlers
Where we are in the world right now is confusing and parents know that as well as anyone. As we near the two-year mark of the pandemic, there are signs of hope but also new challenges. It can be a lot, and it’s natural to want to resist the feeling that things are out...
by Chris Jones | Mar 4, 2022 | COVID-19, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
This month marks the two-year anniversary of the first pandemic lock-down. Many are embracing the loosening of restrictions and welcoming the return of pre-pandemic normalcy but for families, a lot of confusion remains, especially as it relates to masking guidelines....
by Chris Jones | Mar 3, 2022 | Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, School Challenges, Special Challenges
Separation anxiety is one of the most painful types of anxiety because experienced, anticipated, and perceived separations are so frequent within our busy daily routines. Learn about how you can support you child with separation anxiety. What is Separation Anxiety in...
by Chris Jones | Feb 28, 2022 | Israel, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
All parents are driven by an overwhelming desire to protect their children. We believe our job is to keep them safe and to grant them a carefree way of life while they are young. At the same time, it is clear that the world is full of risks and that there is no...
by Chris Jones | Feb 9, 2022 | Choosing Schools, Education, Parenting Relationships, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Preschool, Preteens & Teens
I have worked with parents who are making school choices for their children for many years. They are always surprised when I talk to them about the importance of the connection between home and the school. They are very focused on how their child will fit in to the...
by Chris Jones | Feb 8, 2022 | Birth - First Year, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, Parenting Relationships, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Preschool, Preteens & Teens, Toddlers
We’ve all heard “it takes a village to raise a child,” and any parent who has scrambled to find a babysitter or been late to school pick-up knows how true that is. But, what can be less obvious is how to build that village, maintain it over time, and add to it as your...