Jared R was part of the Jewish Big Brother Big Sister Program, first as a “Little” and then as a “Big.” He offers a very personal perspective on how the program makes a positive impact that lasts a lifetime.
by Kathleen Sisti, MSW, LMSW
When your child presents with angry behavior, rather than reacting, it can be helpful to take a step back, dig a little deeper, and discover what other emotions might lie beneath the surface.
Our preconceived notions of our child’s gender expression whether in clothes, favorite toys, or activities oftentimes align with the stereotypes. But what do we do, if anything, when our young child is not expressive in the ways we think of as “the norm?”
By Myra Strassler, LCSW-C
As parents, we can use our child’s attachment, enthusiasm and interest to foster not only life skills and lessons, but also to instill them with a positive attitude towards learning.
