Posted 2 years ago
Some people might think it premature to feel as though summer is ending when the calendar tells us it’s still August and fall doesn’t officially begin until Sep. 23. Yet, the kids are home from summer camp, s[...] Posted 2 years ago
Tips for remaining grounded during the back-to-school transition
By Leah Persky, PhD & CFLE • Manager of Family Life Education
Summer just seemed to be in full swing and now here we are at ba[...] Posted 2 years ago
By Lili Jurayj • Addiction and Recovery Services Program Coordinator
E-cigarette use is on the rise in both teens and adults in the United States. This year, 5% of the total U.S. population admits to using v[...] Posted 2 years ago
By Natalie Quiring-Oleson, MSW, LICSW • JFCS Therapist, with the support of the JFCS Counseling team
The world is full of books on every topic. This includes mental health. With so many options to pick from,[...] Posted 2 years ago
Natalie is the former chair of JFCS' Marketing Committee
Natalie Zamansky was installed as the new JFCS Board President at the agency’s 113th Annual Meeting on June 14 and will serve a two-year term. She[...] Posted 2 years ago
6 tips to help parents for summer and beyond
By Leah Persky, PhD & CFLE • Manager of Family Life Education
Parents spend countless hours planning for summer. The mad dash to register for the [...] Posted 2 years ago
Ruth Paley’s retirement in July marks the end of a 25-year leadership role at JFCS
Even before she got a degree in social work – back when she had an undergraduate degree in theater and enjoyed perform[...] Posted 2 years ago
Can you tell us about yourself and your background?
I'm proud to be part of the Twin Cities Jewish community. After 11 years, I'm also proud to call myself a Minnesotan (if I'm allowed). There's always a bit o[...] Posted 2 years ago
I know what you’re thinking. How is it possible that we are already talking about, thinking about, and preparing for the return to school and the upcoming High Holy Days? It is true that summer passes much too [...] Posted 2 years ago
Unlike most treatments for childhood anxiety, SPACE focuses entirely on assisting parents
By Becca Hotchkiss • JFCS Therapist
Earlier this year, I received a grant from the Network of Jewish Human Ser[...] 