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Posts Tagged ‘communication’

Communication vs. Safety: The Worry Over Kids and Cell Phones

February 23, 2016

By JCS | Posted in Parent Talk | No Comments

  By Amy Meyers Steinberg The issue of cell phones and kids seems to be an on-going debate for many parents. The devastating murder of a 13 year old Virginia girl has pushed phone safety among the younger set to the forefront. Investigators say Nicole Lovell was using an app…Read More

The Importance of Saying “No”

December 15, 2015

By JCS | Posted in Life Happens | No Comments

  By Vicki Shipley, MSW No. It’s a two letter word that can make a world of difference. People just don’t like saying “No”. It seems to come easy to toddlers, but adults tend to struggle. Perhaps they are afraid of offending someone, or they are worried that someone will…Read More

When Ignorance isn’t Bli$$

August 11, 2015

By JCS | Posted in Life Happens | 1 Comment

By Mimi Kraus, LCSW-C As a therapist, I have witnessed many times how stress around financial issues often drives individuals and couples to a therapist’s office seeking help. Money is an emotionally charged topic, and couples often do not communicate effectively due to feelings of shame, guilt, need to control,…Read More

Senior Week: A Parent’s Letter

May 21, 2015

By JCS | Posted in Parent Talk | 1 Comment

To My Child, I am letting you go to Senior Week, but that doesn’t mean I won’t worry. I know you want me to start treating you like an adult by giving you some space and some trust. But I also know that sometimes people your age think that nothing…Read More

12 Things We Learned About Millennials

December 16, 2014

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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…Read More

Talking With Your Child About Sexual Abuse

September 9, 2014

By JCS | Posted in Parent Talk | 1 Comment

By Susan Kurlander, M. Ed. Recently, as I was putting my youngest grandson (two years old) in for a nap, he asked me in all innocence, “Bubby, where did mommy’s penis go?”  Totally taken aback, and, fortunately, not dropping him as I put him in the crib, I said, “Let’s…Read More

“Are you on LinkedIn?”

September 9, 2014

By JCS | Posted in Work Wonders | 2 Comments

By Faye Katz, Resume Writer Every job seeker will hear this buzz-phrase at some point in time as they enter the job-search market.  Yet, many people are hesitant and fearful to embrace this social media technology.  The reasons include fear of the unknown, lack of technical competency or worries about…Read More

Drawing the Line with Cell Phones

August 26, 2014

By JCS | Posted in Parent Talk | 1 Comment

By Joan Grayson Cohen, LCSW-C I was on my way to work and decided to stop by the Dunkin Donuts that I often frequent to get an ice-coffee and a muffin. As I was driving out of the drive-through lane I glanced to my left and I see what has…Read More

Back to School Checklist

August 12, 2014

By JCS | Posted in Parent Talk | No Comments

By Rachael Abrams, LCSW-C I’m enjoying the laid back hazy days of summer as much as I possibly can, savoring every minute of sunshine that that comes my way.  But I know what is lurking out there in the humid shadows.  The back to school circulars have already showed up…Read More

Punishment vs. Consequences

July 29, 2014

By JCS | Posted in Parent Talk | No Comments

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…Read More

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