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Exercise to help your child focus during distance learning from Energetic Juniors. Today’s world is a lot different than it was several months ago. Most of us aren’t used to living our lives on a screenlet alone attending virtual school. Your children may seem antsy and unfocused, and rightfully so. Even as a trainer, I’ve found myself unable to concentrate and feeling very stiff in between my screen time with clients. This got me thinking: how can I stay active during th...e day, even in my tiny apartment? I’ve collected 3 tips for staying active and concentrated during our on-screen hours. Read more: https://www.copewithschoolnyc.com/exercises-help-child-con/

Exercise to help your child focus during distance learning from Energetic Juniors. Today’s world is a lot different than it was several months ago. Most of us aren’t used to living our lives on a screenlet alone attending virtual school. Your children may seem antsy and unfocused, and rightfully so. Even as a trainer, I’ve found myself unable to concentrate and feeling very stiff in between my screen time with clients. This got me thinking: how can I stay active during th...e day, even in my tiny apartment? I’ve collected 3 tips for staying active and concentrated during our on-screen hours. Read more: https://www.copewithschoolnyc.com/exercises-help-child-con/

School is starting again but for many it looks very different. We teamed up with Sesame Workshop, The Skoll Foundation & Participant Media to teach kids healthy habits for staying safe during #COVID19. Join Elmo in getting ready for school! #CaringForEachOther

Online Groups for Tweens and Teens Ages 11-14

Francis Lora, LCSW-R, Cope With School NYC therapist, joined City Council Member Ben Kallos, 92nd Street Y, NYC DOE and UFT for am informative panel discussion about parenting during a pandemic.

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We are excited to join New York City Council Member Ben Kallos tomorrow, Tuesday, June 16 at 8 PM for an expert panel on parenting during the pandemic. The panel will feature our own Francis Lora, LCSW-R (child therapist) to discuss how to better support yourself and your family, an educator who will provide tips for reducing screen time and creating a routine for nursery to middle school, representatives from the Dept. of Education, the United Federation of Teachers and mor...e. Questions can be emailed to [email protected]. Meeting will be hosted on Zoom and streamed at Facebook.com/BenKallos/live To register: https://benkallos.com/e/parenting-during-pandemic-town-hall Flyer attached!

As many students may not return to in-person learning for some time, many parents are grappling with the challenges of homeschooling and balancing other responsibilities. School for the term is wrapping up, but this piece from Cope With School NYC therapist, Francis Lora, LCSW-R, will help ensure a strong finish and position families for homeschooling success down the road.

Excellent program put on by Sesame Street with CNN on speaking with kids about racism. The program does a great job of speaking honestly and clearly in a way children can understand.Highly recommend! https://www.cnn.com//cnn-sesame-street-race-tow/index.html

Cope With School NYC stands in solidarity with Black communities across the nation to protest racism, injustice and police brutality. On this #blackouttuesday and always, we recognize the need to listen deeply and empathically. We join in giving voice to the pain and trauma of POC in our country. We implore our leaders and representatives to seize this moment to listen carefully and to take action towards a just society in which everyone can feel safe. #Blacklivesmatter #blackouttuesday #GeorgeFloyd

We are looking forward to this free event that we are co-sponsoring with Manhattan Valley Pediatrics! Q & A with a child therapist and a pediatrician.

Free Webinar: Maximizing Your Child's Wellness During the COVID-19 Crisis and Beyond: A Discussion With a Pediatrician and a Child Therapist Join us on Sunday, May 17th at 8 PM for an expert panel discussion with Dr. Jessica Grant from Manhattan Valley Pediatrics and our own Danielle Jonas, LCSW. Topics Will Include:... * Understanding your child's behavior during the COVID-19 Pandemic * Speaking with your child about COVID-19 * Fostering wellness and healthy habits: Sleep and Diet * Managing anxiety There will be a Q & A following the presentation. To Register: https://us02web.zoom.us//1715891/WN_pU-zc3YASpabFryWLjwXuw #manhattanvalleypediatrics #copewithschoolnyc #covid19

Have you or someone you know lost a loved one due to COVID-19? Are you looking for support and a way to connect with others during this extremely challenging time? Join us for a bereavement support group session led by Danielle Jonas, LCSW, a grief and bereavement therapist. The group will be held on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:45pm. Come weekly or drop in when you are available. To sign up or for more info, please email Danielle at [email protected] or call her at 34...7-584-1043. Please feel free to pass this information along to anyone who may find it helpful. Danielle Jonas is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in psychotherapy with children, adolescents and families. Danielle is a fellowship trained palliative care social worker with expertise in grief and bereavement support for family members of all ages. She has extensive experience facilitating bereavement support groups and grief interventions for loved ones, aiming to meet individual needs in optimizing coping mechanisms.

Free Webinar Join us this Sunday, April 19th at 8 PM as Cope With School NYC's psychotherapist, Francis Lora, LCSW-R, SIFI, helps families manage this most difficult time using a Glass Half-Full approach. Francis will offer concrete suggestions and useful internal and external resources to help families cope with these very challenging circumstances. The talk will be followed by a Q and A session.... Topics Will Include: Seeing current circumstances through a positive lens Understanding current options for moving forward Making the best of difficult situations Strategies for Self-Care TO REGISTER for free and receive our guide: "Professional Self-Care Tips Anyone Can Use": https://zoom.us//r/6015867421373/WN_opMstHLiSwGHPRb7JTP1_Q #copewithschoolnyc #covid19 #socialdistancing #helpontheway

Free Webinar With a child therapist this Sunday, April 19 at 8 PM EDT: "The COVID-19 Reset: Finding Peace and Purpose During These Uncertain Times" Many families are struggling to adjust to the many challenges of combining working remotely and distance learning (homeschooling).... Worries about finances, anxiety, and dread about the future are causing some people sleepless nights. Many are trying to find sense or make meaning of this experience while trying to get by day by day. Do the days seem unreal, surreal, like they are beginning to blend into one another? Do you want to know how to come out ahead and better after all is said and done? Join us on April 19th at 8 PM as Cope With School NYC's psychotherapist, Francis Lora, LCSW-R, SIFI, helps families manage this most difficult time using a Glass Half-Full approach. Francis will offer concrete suggestions and useful internal and external resources to help families cope with these very challenging circumstances. The talk will be followed by a Q and A session. TO REGISTER for free and receive our guide: "Professional Self-Care Tips Anyone Can Use": https://zoom.us//r/6015867421373/WN_opMstHLiSwGHPRb7JTP1_Q Topics Will Include: * Seeing current circumstances through a positive lens * Understanding current options for moving forward * Making the best of difficult situations * Strategies for Self-Care #copewithschoolnyc #covid19 #socialdistancing #helpontheway