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Category: Mental Health
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How to Help Your Child Successfully Transition to Middle School
The beginning of a new school year marks a major transition in the life of every child.…Read More
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6 Ways to Ease Back-to-School Challenges for Students with Special Needs
Heading back to school means new classrooms, new people, and new expectations. Students with…Read More
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Transitioning from Preschool to Kindergarten
Moving from preschool to kindergarten is a natural and exciting part of growing up. However,…Read More
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How to Prepare Your Child for Preschool
Starting preschool can be anxiety-provoking for toddlers, but parents can ease the transition…Read More
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Talking to Children with Special Needs About Death and Dying
Talking with any child about death and dying can be daunting, but it may be particularly so…Read More
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How to Talk to Kids About the Election
Young children may be unsure how to feel after last week’s presidential election if…Read More
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Understanding and Embracing Mindfulness
Mindfulness – it seems like we’re hearing it everywhere these days, in schools, hospitals,…Read More
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Being “Heard” in the Workplace
Author: Alison Axelrod, MSW, Employment Specialist Diversity in the workplace benefits…Read More
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Cyberbullying and Your Child – What You Need to Know
Author: Heidi Cohen, LCSW-C, Child and Family Services Technology today is often our…Read More
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Three Ways Technology Can Benefit Children With Special Needs
Author: JSSA Child and Family Services For some children and teens with special needs, there…Read More