Books, Parenting and Race, Parenting Skills Talking with Children about Race—Resources for Parents In this special series about Parenting and Race, we highlight the experience of what it’s like to raise kids of color in our... Continue Reading
Parenting and Race, Statements JFCS Joins with Bay Area Interfaith Leaders Parents Place, part of JFCS’ Center for Children and Youth, supports families of all backgrounds and faiths. JFCS has issued the... Continue Reading
Nutrition, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips Using your Kitchen as a Classroom—8 Key Ingredients for Purposeful Play in the Kitchen By Kylie Hunter MOT, OTR/L We all probably spend at least some time in the kitchen on a daily basis–and this time has most likely... Continue Reading
COVID-19, Mental Health, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips Telehealth at Home for Kids By Beth Berkowitz, PsyD and Deanne Kelly, BS, OTRL. Teletherapy via phone and video has presented us all with opportunities to engage... Continue Reading
COVID-19, Grandparenting, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips Connecting with Grandparents while Sheltering in Place These are certainly difficult times to maintain the important connections that everyone needs to stay resilient during the Coronavirus... Continue Reading
COVID-19, Mental Health, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips 5 Ways to Boost Family Morale While Sheltering in Place By Rachel Sklar, MSW I missed my cousin’s Zoom bat mitzvah. It was in my calendar for 7 pm, but I’m in California and... Continue Reading
COVID-19, Nutrition, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips Healthy Eating Habits during COVID-19: Building Strong Bones with Non-dairy Sources of Calcium By Niki Philippa, RD, PhD, Clinical Dietician at the Center for Children and Youth. Shopping is an activity that has become much more... Continue Reading
COVID-19, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips Taking Care of Your Mental Health & Talking to Kids about Coronavirus The Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is something none of us ever experienced before, and a time of tremendous change and disruption for... Continue Reading
Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips Finding Peace at Home—Advice from Dr. Ken Ginsburg COVID-19 has created a great deal of uncertainty in our lives. We’ve changed our routines and taken on new parenting roles like... Continue Reading
Mental Health, Parenting Skills, Special Challenges Living with Stress: COVID-19 and our Mental Health It begins when I open my eyes in the morning. A slight heaviness settles on my chest, keeping me under the covers for a few more... Continue Reading