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Early Learning Tips for School Success

Grace Oshin2024-07-11T14:25:45-04:00September 4th, 2023|Categories: General|Tags: problem solving, self control, parenting skills, school success, communication, child mental health, child emotions, confidence, parentchild, child development, empathy, early childhood, early learning|

By Tally Aliphas Palefski, LMSW The early years of a child’s life are an essential foundation for later success—in school, career, and in life. During the early years and beyond, we believe that parents are their children’s first and most important teachers. Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is committed to providing parents and young children with the tools they need to develop a healthy bond, early literacy and language skills, and social-emotional capabilities. Our Parent-Child Programs recently introduced a new initiative, “Strategy of the Month." Its goal is to help parents hone in on one attainable approach each month to ...

4 Steps to Cultivating Strong Parent-Child Bonds in the Digital Age

Electronic addiction is increasingly becoming an area of concern. A recent study conducted by the Center for Humane Technology found that people check their phones more than 150 times per day. Digital devices and distractions consume our time, influence our communication, affect our sleeping patterns, and impact our relationships and mood. The “ping” on our smartphone, alerting us to incoming texts, news flashes, and “likes” on our social media feeds, have become the background music of our lives. The effect on children who are growing up in such tech-focused environments is a matter worthy of attention by all parents. ...