Stress

Stress

Like every new school year, many families, including children and parents, experience stress. For example, transitioning from summer break where there tends to be more flexibility in daily routines to school where a more formal, structured schedule is enforced,...
Financial Literacy

Financial Literacy

Learning how to manage finances is an important predictor of a family’s well-being and success! If a family’s basic needs, such as food, clothing, shelter and transportation are met they are most likely be better able to handle other stressors that come...
Community Collaborations

Community Collaborations

Resource Rally SCFS EHS in collaboration with the Upstate Fatherhood Coalition, participated in a Resource Rally for families.  The community providers who participated in the event were Regenesis, Community Works, Upstate Fatherhood Coalition, SCFS Early Head Start...
Attachment & Separation Anxiety

Attachment & Separation Anxiety

Separation anxiety is a part of a child’s social-emotional development. At age 6-8 months, children may start to realize that they are separate from their parents and begin to start missing them. Children’s anxiety about being separated from parents may...
Flexibility, Engagement & Participation

Flexibility, Engagement & Participation

We know life can be busy with everyday task and we support our families in their participation in flexible engagement activities.  Did you know that within 5 minutes a day you can engage in a Ready Rosie video or complete a 5-minute craft with your child? Ready Rosie...
Family Stressors

Family Stressors

All families experience transitions and changes. Some are planned and some are not. Transitions and changes may present stress to a family. Tips for handling stress include: Recognize the stress, what are your body and feelings telling you? Be willing to talk about...