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Greetings!
NEWSFLASH! Grover and his friends from Shalom Sesame join PJ Library this month. The Sticky Shofar, the first of four Shalom Sesame DVDs arrives this month, followed by Shabbat, Sukkot, and Israel episodes later in the year.
As the summer comes to an end, the suggestions below will help you support your child's adjustment to a new school program, schedule, or childcare situation.
Enjoy the last few weeks of summer!
Linda Kean
Co-coordinator, PJ Library Cincinnati |
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Helping Children with Transitions
by Erin McNew, Jewish Family Service, Cincinnati | |
As fall approaches, change is in the air and transitions are ahead. Changes in schedules CAN be fun for the whole family when we embrace the process, plan wisely and are empathetic to the feelings and reactions of our children. A transition is defined as "a process in which something undergoes a change and passes from one stage or activity to another." Transitions in the lives of children include the momentous (such as a new sibling), the routine-altering (such as starting school), and the daily (such as leaving the toy store).
Transition, by its very nature, always involves some period of adjustment. Adjustment is stressful, even when it's for the best! As parents, we can take steps to smooth the transition to a new school year, as well as to provide support during all transitions. In preparing for transitions, consider the following:
1. How old is your child, and what is typical development and behavior for that age? (remember to adjust your expectations accordingly)
2. How are you feeling about the transition: for example, are you excited, anxious or apprehensive? (your energy will affect your child's reactions)
3. What is your child's temperament like? Children are unique individuals and vary considerably in the ways they react to transition and stress. How might his or her personal traits affect this transition?
4. How has your child responded to other transitions? How did you prepare? What made your child feel comfortable and uncomfortable?
When preparing for a new school year, plan ahead and communicate..... Read more |
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Visit our newly updated Shabbat page to get ideas for fun activities and family reading.
Fun Shabbat Activities
Enrich your family's Shabbat experience by adding tuneful songs, artful crafts, family discussions, and more.
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Shabbat-Related PJ Books
Enjoy some Shabbat family reading! Here's a list of Shabbat-themed PJ books.
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| News, Reviews & Interviews | |
The official PJ Library Blog offers some great book-related content for parents and grandparents.
Explore Jewish Farming
Help your children form a Jewish connection with nature, animals, and food sources.
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Learning the Hebrew Alphabet
Here are some fun resources for teaching Hebrew basics -- a great start for second-language acquisition!
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Summer Ideas for Grandparents
Looking to spend some quality time with your grandchildren? Here are some fun ideas.
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Use Skype to Bridge Distance
How grandparents can use video conferencing to visit with (and read aloud to) grandchildren from afar.
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