By Susan Kurlander, M.Ed.
Hovering over our child, being wrapped up in their accomplishments, or solving their problems for them may make us feel like a better parent, but in reality, we are doing just the opposite.
By Jacki Post Ashkin, MSW, LCSW-C
Having conversations about hate can be difficult for everyone. Remember to follow your child’s lead and pace. Listen to your child as they talk and ask questions.
By Brittni Barcase
In Maryland, 1 in 5 teens have considered attempting suicide in the past year. Knowing this, how can we better support our youth?
By Susan Kurlander, M.Ed.
As parents and grandparents, do we want to encourage the development of sympathy, empathy, and compassion to help our children grow into caring adults? I would hope the answer would always be “yes.”
By Susan Kurlander, M.Ed.
How can we help our children distinguish between privacy and secret-keeping? Let’s start with these 8 tips!
By Susan Kurlander, M.Ed.
How do we encourage accountability in our children? Here are 11 suggestions from JCS Health Educator and “Roots and Wings” series author.
By Susan Kurlander, M.Ed.
For anyone who has more than one child, sibling rivalry can be challenging and seemingly ever present. Parents can make the situation more manageable by trying the following.
By Jacki Post Ashkin, LCSW-C
What happened to the joy of just being a kid? Consider these 6 tips as you balance your children’s extracurriculars.
By Susan Kurlander, M.Ed.
Parents can help their children, at a young age, identify and respond to peer pressure in ways that are supportive rather than detrimental to their growth. Here are some suggestions.
Interview conducted by Emma Silber
Syvonne Collins, a former Little Sister in the JCS Big Brother, Big Sister Program recounts the close bond that was formed with her Big Sister, Debbie Levy over the years.
