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Early Learning Tips for School Success

2023-09-07T15:15:28-04:00September 4th, 2023|Categories: General|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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 ...

Overcoming Self-Sabotage: How to Get Out of Your Own Way

2023-09-28T15:23:50-04:00July 18th, 2023|Categories: Mental Health, Feature, Featured Homepage|Tags: , , , , , , |

We’ve all heard the saying, “getting out of your own way,” but what does it truly mean? Donna Brooks, a social worker who co-leads parenting and domestic violence survivor groups at the WJCS Trager Lemp Center for Treating Trauma and Promoting Resilience, has recently published a book called B.O.S.S.: A Self Guide on How to Be the Boss You Were Meant to Be. B.O.S.S. stands for Brave Outstanding Sense of Self. Here is a brief excerpt providing guidance for how to get out of your own way and prevent self-sabotage so you can lead the life you want to ...

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