Setting a family intention to bring in the new year

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 think about this on an individual basis, but setting new intentions and goals for your [...]

New group for tween girls launching in January

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 supportive group to foster growth, confidence, finding their voice, and making connections? If [...]

Making the most of the summer and managing sibling fighting

Sibling Fighting 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 right camp at the right time with the right friends. It is really a labor of love and t[...]

JFCS introduces newly designed Addiction and Recovery Services program

JFCS addiction and recovery services By Leah Persky, PhD & CFLE • Manager of Family Life Education & Addiction and Recovery Services We are pleased to announce the newly designed JFCS Addiction and Recovery Services program. The name change and program redesign demonstrates our commitment to serving the community with mea[...]