Vol.41, No. 6
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June-July 2019
There’s Still Time to Make an IMPACT to the 2019 Jewish
Federation Annual Campaign!
Through our Annual Cam
paign, the Jewish Federation of
Greater Charlotte joins with 147
Federations across North Ameri
ca to answer the needs of the Jew
ish world.
When a child needs a Jewish
education, a subsidy to partici
pate in a Jewish experience like
Jewish summer camp, or a BBYO
leadership conference. Federation
is there. When a fam-
ily loses its income or
an entire community is
devastated by a disaster.
Federation is there. It’s a
pledge we live by.
Whether nurturing
and sustaining Jewish
identity for future gen
erations or supporting
our brothers and sisters
in Israel, Federation is
where our community
comes together as one;
where we, as a community, devel
op innovative responses to critical
issues; where anyone who needs
help can get it; where an ener
gized Jewish community grows
and celebrates; and where every
one can make a difference.
The Jewish Federation of
Greater Charlotte has been sup
porting, sustaining, and revitaliz
ing Jewish life for more than 75
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years. Today our work is far from
finished - and we need your sup
port to meet our 2019 Campaign
Goal of $4,300,000 ... much
needed dollars to help us meet the
needs of our entire Jewish com
munity.
Your contribution enables
us to use your gift wherever it’s
needed most. 70% of our Annual
Campaign is allocated to nearly
50 local agencies and
programs in Charlotte;
while 30% of the cam
paign is allocated to our
partner agencies in Isra
el, and in 70 countries
around the world.
Help us answer the
needs of the Jewish
world by making your
pledge to Federation to
day.
We pledge to answer
the needs but we can
have already pledged to the 2019
Annual Campaign, we thank you.
If not, please consider a meaning
ful pledge today. For a complete
list of our 2019 allocations, or to
donate online, please visit www.
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Summer Time Is Fun Time ... Or Is It?
AAAH... summer is here. The
kids are out of school, activities
have wound down, vacations are
being planned, and now we can
relax a bit. This all sounds great
unless you happen to be a parent
of a child with special needs or
mental health issues. For those
families, summer is often a time
of increased stress. Children with
depression, ADHD, high levels
of stress, or those on the spec
trum often rely on daily stracture
and routine to get them through
the day successfully. They don’t
manage change well and the tran
sition to summer is often quife
challenging. Free lime can in
crease anxiefy, new acfivifies in
creases sfress and Ihe lack of peer
interacfion can increase loneli
ness and depression. The key to a
successful summer is anticipating
and planning how to manage the
challenges. Here are some guide
lines to consider:
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Know and anticipate your child’s
triggers
\^at are the most difficult ar
eas for your child? Do they have
trouble managing free time and
need a lot of structure, are they
unusually shy and anxious about
meeting new people, do they
need extra assistance with certain
kinds of activities? Think about
these triggers as you plan what
summer is going to look like for
your child.
Include your child/youth in your
planning
Make sure you are talking with
your child about what the sum
mer is going to look like for them.
Engage their interests and help
them anticipate what they will be
experiencing.
Pursue activities that are the
right fit for your child
Make sure you are looking
for activities and programs that
are a good match for your child.
You know their triggers and in
terest, does the program respond
to these issues? Do they offer the
structure, engagement, or indi
vidual attention your child needs,
can they manage their special diet
or medications, etc. Talk with
the program managers about any
concerns you have and special
requests in advance so they know
whether they can accommodate
your child’s needs.
Talk to your child about your fi
nal plans
Allow them to express their
concerns, fears, and anxiety over
what is being planned and then
play out those scenarios and help
them come up with strategies on
how they will manage each of
those situations. If possible, visit
any programs, and/or places that
may be part of their summer pro
gramming. The more knowledge
and information they have, the
less anxious they will become.
Anticipate needed changes in
medication
Changes in routine often re
quire changes in medication,
whether it be dosage, times ad
ministered, or discontinuing cer
tain medications. For instance,
many parents want their child to
decrease or go off of ADHD med
ications during the summer. If
this is the case, make certain you
are aware of how to manage any
changes in behavior. In addition,
many psychotropic medications
can have adverse effects from the
sun and heat of the summer. Be
certain to talk with your prescrib
ing doctor about any potential
side effects.
Check in
Once your child is engaged in
summer activities, check in with
them regularly to see how things
are going. Talk to them about any
problems or challenges they may
be having. Monitor their mood
and behavior. Also, check in with
the program staff. Have they en
countered any issues? Remem
ber summer programs are often
staffed by non-professionals who
wouldn’t know to say something.
Talk to a professional
If your child is in therapy, talk
to their therapist about your sum
mer plans. Get their input and let
them know what is being planned.
They can help your child’s ad
justment to a new regiment for
the summer.
Following these guidelines can
truly make a difference in your
child’s summer experience and
just maybe you too can take some
time and relax.
For additional assistance, con
tact Jewish Family Services at
704-364-6594.^
Also inside...
Make a blind date with a book at the Center for
Jewish Education see page 3,
Cantor Roochvarg begins a five-part series on his
trip to Israel... see page 13.
Temple Solel will meet in a new location starting
this summer ... see page 17,