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Category: Children and Teens

  1. Soothing Sibling Rivalry: Parenting Tips

    Author: Deborah Goldstein, LCSW-C, Clinical Director Growing up in a family with more than one…
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  2. 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…
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  3. 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,…
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  4. 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…
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  5. Solving the “Rubik’s Cube” of Social Skills

    Author: Jamell White, Ph.D., LCSW-C, Clinical Director, Special Needs and Deaf Services Making…
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  6. Guiding Children from Meltdown to Mellowed

    Author: Deborah Goldstein, LCSW-C, Clinical Director Preschool children are prone to…
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  7. 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…
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  8. Nurturing Your 2 and 3 Year-Old’s Development

    Author: Andrea LoBalbo, LCSW, Clinical Social Worker Watching how your child plays, behaves,…
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  9. 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…
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  10. Job #1 in Preschool: Teaching Social Skills

    Author: JSSA Child and Family Staff Preschool is a wonderful time to capitalize on…
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