How To Talk to Kids About War

Recent conflicts in Israel, and also the Ukraine, have given us the opportunity to think about how to talk about war with children of all ages. Before doing so however, as parents, we may need to think through our own thoughts and feelings about war and casualties. We...

Bullying, Cyberbullying and Prevention

by Erik Libby, TJFS Clinical Director and Licensed Social Worker First, let’s start with a seemingly simple question, and then we’ll get into tips on how to prevent bullying. So, what exactly is “bullying?” Bullying is harmful behavior that hurts someone...

2022 Winter President’s Letter

Dear Friends, You never really know where inspiration will come from. Working at Tampa Jewish Family Services I’m lucky to be surrounded by inspiration more than most. Recently, however, I found inspiration from an interaction with two teenagers I encountered at...