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Early Learning Tips for School Success
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Early Learning Tips for School Success

Grace Oshin2023-09-07T15:15:28-04:00September 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 ...

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

Grace Oshin2023-08-31T14:04:05-04:00September 4th, 2023|Categories: General|Tags: screen time, digital age, child devlopment, technology, communication, electronic addiction, parentchild, Mental Health|

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. ...

Boosting Your Child’s Emotional and Social Skills
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Boosting Your Child’s Emotional and Social Skills

Miriam Arond2023-08-31T13:51:26-04:00August 31st, 2023|Categories: General|Tags: child mental health, socioemotional, child emotions, social skills, emotional skills, parentchild, early literacy, child development, early childhood, early learning, Westchester|

New parents often bemoan that their newborns didn’t arrive in this world with a manual. They, rightfully, sense that the early years of a child’s life are an essential foundation for later success—in school, career, and in life. WJCS has numerous early childhood programs. We are 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, including empathy, problem-solving, persistence, collaboration, confidence, communication, curiosity, creativity, cooperation, and self-control. Cultivating a child’s social and emotional skills takes thoughtfulness and patience on the part of parents. ...

WJCS Early Childhood Programs Celebrates El Dia de los Ninos
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WJCS Early Childhood Programs Celebrates El Dia de los Ninos

Miriam Arond2023-05-04T11:52:36-04:00March 17th, 2023|Categories: Feature, Featured Homepage, Featured Internal, General|Tags: infant, toddler, parentchild, early literacy, children's day, week of the young child, early childhood, education, Youth, Westchester|

Every April WJCS Early Childhood Programs celebrate the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Week of the Young Child. The NAEYC established this event in 1971 to recognize that early childhood years lay the foundation for children’s success in school and in life. We have now expanded the celebration to include El Dia de los Ninos, Children’s Day. Children in many Latin American countries go to school on April 30th and spend the day celebrating with pinatas, and other treats. WJCS will not offer candy at our celebrations, but we will have snacks, crowns, and books ...