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Make New Friends
Our Approach to Friendship Friendship is the heart and soul of JCC’s J Camps. For many of our campers, camp is the first time they are developing friendships without parent involvement. Our camp philosophy is to balance the opportunity to meet new friends with the comfort of being with familiar ones. Friendship making is fundamental […] Learn More ›
Play Detective: Uncover the Meaning of your Child’s Challenging Behaviors (Part 2)
Written by Rachel Schwartz, LSW, and Jamie Miller, LCPC, JCC Chicago Early Childhood Social Services Last week we talked about core functions of a child’s behavior and how you can investigate to determine the underlying meaning and purpose it is serving for your child. Once you are able to identify those factors, you can implement […] Learn More ›
JSC Learns What it Means to be Israeli
Written by Maddie Dolinsky and Daniel Rosen, both Seniors at Northside College Prep. Maddie is going to University of Illinois, Daniel is going to Pomona College. It’s your eighteenth birthday. You’re excited to finally be considered an “adult” and can’t wait to start becoming more independent. There are presents to open and cake to be served, […] Learn More ›
Play Detective: Uncover the Meaning of your Child’s Challenging Behaviors (Part 1)
Written by Rachel Schwartz, LSW, and Jamie Miller, LCPC, JCC Chicago Early Childhood Social Services Most parents find themselves struggling with their child’s challenging behavior at some point in time. In fact, it seems to be a rite of passage; a way that we as parents earn our merit badge. While it is validating to […] Learn More ›
Tzedakah on Earth Day
This year on Earth Day, make an effort to donate to one of these great organizations. They’re not only helping Chicago families in need, but they’re helping our planet by giving unwanted items a second home. Share Our Spare… provides Chicago families living in low-income and homeless situations with the essentials they need to […] Learn More ›
Chag Sameach
There’s something about all holidays that gives us pause and allows us to mark time. We might think about where we are, where we were last year and where we are going. Holidays are often a mix of emotions as we look forward to being with friends and family while missing loved ones who can’t […] Learn More ›