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We’re Back to School! Now What?

Tuesday, July 27th, 2021

Issues: 27J Schools, adjustment, back to school, children, parenting, tips, transitions

Article by: Jody Pierce, LCSW Pennock Center for Counseling has had an exciting partnership with 27J Schools this year in providing support classes for parents and students to help with the transition back to school. There are many potential challenges that accompany this transition. Children have been home for the summer with free time and […]

Transitioning Into the “New Normal”

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021

Issues: control, coping, COVID-19, new normal, transitions

Article by Jody Pierce, LCSW With things opening back up after months of restrictions we are beginning to wonder, what is normal? Whether you are excited about getting back to past activities or hesitant to return to the things you once did, it’s important to take care of yourself and your mental health. The CDC […]

Easing the transition of a move

Wednesday, July 18th, 2018

Issues: adolescents, anxiety, children, family, kids, mental health, moving, parenting, transition, transitions

Easing the transition of a Move “Home is wherever you are… together.” -Alma Powell Moving can be quite stressful as it triggers the bittersweet memories within us of letting go and moving on. The mixed emotions in saying goodbye and starting fresh and new. Children may be hit hard as they adjust to changing […]

Back to School! Strategies to Aid the Transition

Tuesday, August 22nd, 2017

Issues: back to school, child, parenting, transitions

By Leslie Larsen, LCSW I encourage you to begin taking steps now to help your family transition as smoothly as possible from summer to school. Get Back on Schedule Now is the perfect time to ease your children back into their school-year sleep routine. It is generally recommended that bed time and wake-up time be […]