How are the COVID kindergarteners doing today? Understanding pandemic impacts on children and their families

Posted 2 weeks ago

How can we support healing and resilience? By Leah Persky, PhD & CFLE • Parent Coach and Manager of Professional and Community Education I was able to attend the National Conference on Family Rela[...]

The presidential election is over – now what?

Posted 1 month ago

By Leah Persky, PhD & CFLE • Parent Coach and Manager of Professional and Community Education The election is finally over and no matter how you feel about the results, there is no doubt it is a time ful[...]

Making a plan for Election Day: Ideas for managing your time, emotions, and uncertainty

Posted 2 months ago

By Leah Persky, Phd & CFLE • Parent Coach and Manager of Professional and Community Education We are less than a month away from the presidential election, and time seems to be speeding up. Media ou[...]

Strategies for managing well-being during the presidential election cycle

Posted 3 months ago

By Leah Persky, Phd & CFLE • Parent Coach and Manager of Professional and Community Education Over the past decade, politics have become not only more divisive, but also more personal. Today, most Americ[...]

Supporting well-being during the election cycle: What can we learn from a school of fish?  

Posted 4 months ago

By Leah Persky, Phd & CFLE • Parent Coach and Manager of Professional and Community Education With the presidential election just around the corner and the significant political upheaval we are experienc[...]

Tips for embracing the messiness, uncertainty and fun of summer

Posted 6 months ago

By Leah Persky, Phd & CFLE • Parent Coach and Manager of Professional and Community Education Summertime brings to mind time outside, swimming, relaxing BBQs with the family, kids enjoying camp, and[...]

Upcoming presidential election: Addressing uncertainty, stress and family wellbeing

Posted 10 months ago

By Leah Persky, Phd & CFLE • Parent Coach and Manager of Professional and Community Education News about the upcoming presidential election is everywhere. No doubt you heard much about the primaries, Su[...]

Setting a family intention to bring in the new year

Posted 12 months ago

By Leah Persky, Phd & CFLE • Parent Coach and Manager of Professional and Community Education The new year brings with it the opportunity to renew and reconnect with your goals and intentions. We often [...]

New group for tween girls launching in January

Posted 1 year ago

By Leah Persky, Phd & CFLE • Professional and Community Education Manager Are you the parent or caregiver of a tween girl aged 10-13 years old? Do you think your child would benefit from a small supporti[...]

Introducing Professional and Community Education: Training and coaching for professionals, families, and community

Posted 1 year ago

By Leah Persky, Phd & CFLE • Professional and Community Education Manager JFCS is excited to announce that Family Life Education is now Professional and Community Education. This new name highlights the [...]