Parenting Stories
October 19, 2022
Focusing on Lack of Focus
It’s Parent-Teacher Conference season again, and you are not alone if your child’s teacher told you some version of “[Your child] walks around the room while everyone else is on the rug.”Cari Newman, Parent Coach, offers advice for parents of… Read More
July 23, 2020
Pandemic Parent Resources are Available
Parenting in these uncertain times is anything but easy. We get it and we are here to help! If you are struggling to make it through the day just keeping it all together while work pressures, your kids, economic worries, health concerns, and more… Read More
July 07, 2020
Talking about Privilege & Racism - A Parent's Challenge
We cannot be afraid to discuss oppression and discrimination for fear of “getting it wrong”. This is not a “one and done” conversation – but we cannot allow the fear of failure paralyze us and condemn us to inaction. We must educate ourselves and… Read More
March 22, 2020
Healthy Social Media Habits for Teens in the Time of COVID-19
Social media and the internet have positive and negative effects on both teens and adults. It is our job as parents to help our children learn how to navigate both sides in a healthy, balanced way. Read More
December 10, 2019
JF&CS Welcomes Lauren Rovick As New Child & Adolescent Therapist
Jewish Family & Career Services (JF&CS) Atlanta announces Lauren Rovick, LCSW has joined the professional clinical staff as a therapist. Read More
October 24, 2019
Strategies for Coping With ADHD
Dan Arnold, Director of Clinical Services, shares some strategies for children and adults to use when struggling with daily tasks. Read More
August 19, 2019
Back to School: Five Challenges Every Parent Faces
August has become the traditional month for the public and private schools to re-open for the new school year. And now that most Atlanta area kids are getting up and heading off to school, most parents are dealing with the challenges that this… Read More
July 11, 2019
Parenting After Abuse: Shalom Bayit Starting New Group
The Shalom Bayit (Peace in the Home) program at JF&CS is excited to offer a new educational support group: Parenting After Abuse: Mothers Raising Children Exposed to Domestic Violence. Read More
March 18, 2019
Teen Dating Safety: Love Shouldn't Hurt
In an effort to spotlight the Social Work profession and highlight the contributions made by social workers to the community, March has been named National Social Work Month. As part of this recognition, the Shalom Bayit program of Jewish Family &… Read More