Social Conflict Vs. Bullying: How to Make Sense of It All
Social Conflict Vs. Bullying: How to Make Sense of It All
October is National Bullying Prevention Month and recently I had the privilege of hearing Carrie Goldman author of Bullied, speak at Bernard Weinger JCC in Northbrook where parents learned the difference between social conflict and bullying, how bullying affects the brain, practical strategies to respond to bullying and much more. Here are some takeaways from […] Learn More ›
The More You Know: Taking Control of Your Health
Written By: Scott Weissman, MS, CGC, Certified Genetic Counselor October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and a reminder to take a few minutes to better understand if your risk of developing breast cancer is higher than average. Knowing this information will allow your healthcare professionals to determine whether you: Need early and increased breast cancer […] Learn More ›
Imagine… Day Camp in the Fall
At the end of the summer, we all dream about what it would be like if camp never had to end. Except for school, we really could keep camp going all fall. Many of our favorite camp activities could still run in the cooler weather, like sports, art, dance, drama, yoga, science and music. Others […] Learn More ›
Sukkot Fest 2017: A Day to Celebrate with the Community
We loved celebrating Sukkot this past Monday at Bernard Horwich JCC in West Rogers Park. It was thrilling to welcome more than 650 people to our family event—familiar faces, kids, parents, grandparents and family visiting from out of town. These are the kinds of days that fill us with pride for the vibrancy, love and […] Learn More ›