By Lisa Gorman, Career Coach In the back of my mind I always knew I was going back into the workforce. When the time had come that I couldn’t procrastinate any longer, I was scared, hesitant and full of concerns. Re-entering the workplace after a gap can seem like an overwhelming and daunting process. Where …
By Kim Morrill, LCSW-C I have two daughters that have no biological connection. It makes me think about the ever present debate about “nature versus nurture” frequently. At times I have had the briefly held belief that I am an awesome parent. My eldest eats all of her vegetables and tries new foods; she has …
By Julie Morton, LCSW-C “Who’s your friend that loves to play? Bing Bong! Bing Bong!” If you’ve taken your child to see the movie Inside Out they may be singing this song. After all, it’s often easy to talk about portions of a movie or personal memories that are silly and playful. Inside Out …
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By Donna Kane, MA Where did summer go? It seems like we were just stocking up on sunscreen, flip flops and beach towels. Now, those outdoor summer displays have been replaced by rows of school supplies, racks of sweaters, and autumn decorations. How is it possible? In just a matter of days the big yellow …
By Zipporah Neuman, LGSW So, your family is growing – there is a new baby on the way! Mazel tov! Of course, this is a joyful and exciting time, but it can also be mixed with (understandably) a little anxiety wondering what life will be like with this change and how everyone will adapt. If …
By Barbara Levy Gradet, LCSW Got grandkids? Then you probably know that grandchildren are the reason we go to the trouble of having and raising children. Like the t-shirt says, “If I had known that grandchildren would be this much fun, I would have had them FIRST!” Gone are the days of multiple generations living …
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By Sara Feldman and Jennifer Rudo, JCS Prevention Education Millennials are loosely defined as falling between the ages of 13 and 30. It’s no surprise that they’re known as the generation that’s plugged in, but not connected. Millennials communicate often, but it’s more via social media than in person. We suspected there is more to …
By Donna Kane, MA Loss and grief touch everyone. It is an inevitable part of being human. Most people have some understanding of loss and grief, but how people experience grief can be as unique and individual as each and every person. How do we protect ourselves from the tremendous pain caused by the death …
By Susan Kurlander, M. Ed. Your 5 year old leaves his bike in the driveway overnight. Not realizing it was there, you ride over it the next morning. The bike is demolished. You find out your 11 year old was texting her friend at 11 o’clock p.m., way after her normal bedtime. What do you …
By Robyn Geller Boy has summer camp changed — not just for kids, but also for parents. I’m not talking about the activities, or the accommodations, I’m talking about the technology. These days many camps want kids to be unplugged. They tell them to leave their phones, laptops and other electronic gadgets at home, so …
