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

Posted 7 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[...]

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

Posted 9 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[...]

Upcoming presidential election: Addressing uncertainty, stress and family wellbeing

Posted 1 year 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 1 year 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 2 years 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 [...]

Making the most of the summer and managing sibling fighting

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 [...]

JFCS introduces newly designed Addiction and Recovery Services program

Posted 3 years ago

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 ch[...]