Parenting Toolbox

Instilling Empathy (1/2/2018) - One common admonition from all of the world’s great religions is a variation of “treat others as you would have… Continue Reading
Cyberbullying (1/18/2018) - Parents are increasingly asking about the “new world” of Cyberbullying. The stereotypic bullying (physical attacks, threats, name calling, rumor spreading,… Continue Reading
How the Elk Grove Township Youth and Family Services Department Helps the Community (1/30/2018) - Recall, for a moment, how it felt to be a child or adolescent. Perhaps you recall the warmth of family,… Continue Reading
Problems with Peers (2/20/2018) - “My son has no friends. He just doesn’t see how he alienates other children.” This parent plea is often heard… Continue Reading
Tips to Help Children Gain Control Over Anxious Situations (4/3/2018) - One of the trends that the Youth Services staff has been seeing over the past few years is the increasing… Continue Reading