The Week of the Young Child is an annual celebration that takes place each April and is sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the largest organization of early childhood professionals.  First established in 1971, the Week of the Young Child recognizes that childhood is a unique and valuable stage of life. It's a time to grow, to learn, and to build the foundation for the future. This year, the Week of the Young Child is being celebrated April 12-18. It  highlights the importance of families, early childhood professionals, and communities working together to support every ...

We're all looking forward to the holidays! Our amazing WJCS volunteers and donors have shared their favorite videos and free online resources for wellness, storytelling, art and science projects, and more to get you and your family through the holiday season during these difficult times! Stay Zen with Yoga Cosmic Kids Yoga: https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga  Do Yoga with Me: https://www.doyogawithme.com  Yoga for Everyone: https://www.nytimes.com/guides/well/beginner-yoga  Family Friendly Yoga with Michele Frank: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCohGTh7yfKYtNd9XdCwQi2Q?view_as=subscriber&fbclid=IwAR2z feVXcT0DGCraxYNQl2KF5fIaU9MBYIoJbSyGLOXqjjFtUUGMw-XuueU  Food, Fitness, Health & Wellness  Let’s get Cooking! ChopChop Kids Club: https://www.chopchopfamily.org/recipes/  Meditation with WJCS OnTrackNY Program Director & Team Leader, Valerie Rosen: FOCUS ON BREATH https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBQ8L2PVZSg&feature=youtu.be   Midday Move with WJCS OnTrackNY Program Director & ...

Everyone wants to feel accepted for who they are and what they believe, feel and value. Most people look to belong, to be part of something larger than themselves, where there is a sense of community and “home”. Our synagogues and religious schools can and have provided a spiritual home for its members, a center where families can worship together and celebrate Shabbat and Jewish holidays. However, for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, this can be particularly challenging. As is the experience of children with disabilities in school, differences become more apparent as the child grows and ...

When a child has behavioral difficulties at school, parents wonder how they can best support their child and if they should get involved with school staff or leave things to the experts at school to handle the situation. It’s important to remember that you, as parents, are also experts when it comes to your child. In fact, you know your child better than anyone else does, and therefore can work alongside your child’s teachers to provide a consistent response that bridges home and school. That consistency between home and school gives children a clear message that there are limits ...

The start of the year can be a great time to look for a new job. Here are nine steps to take now to position yourself for job-seeking success: 1. Update and refine your resume. Even if you think your resume is up to date, it is always a good idea to take a fresh look. Perhaps you’ve added to your skill set, received additional certifications or awards, or published an article since you last wrote your resume. As you send out your resume, you may need to tailor it so it better fits the position to which you’re applying. ...