Talking About Emotions from the Movie Inside Out By: Carlie Krider Undergraduate Social Work Intern Spring-Summer 2023 Loyola University Chicago It is not a surprise for any parent to hear that children feel big emotions and that they feel them
Helping Your Child Develop Empathy
Helping Your Child Develop Empathy Katie Wimmer, Graduate Intern Fall 2022-Spring 2023, Loyola University Chicago School of Social Work What is Empathy? Empathy can be defined as the ability to recognize other people’s emotions and understand how they are similar
Combating Separation Anxiety
Seperation Anxiety At Tuesday’s Child, we work with children that have a variety of behavioral issues including separation anxiety. Separation anxiety in children can be the result from a variety of influences like genetics and environment, but many of the root
2023 Chicago Budget Town Hall
Join this year’s annual Budget Engagement Forums to hear from City leaders on the 2023 budget and to share priorities on City services.
A Letter From the Executive Director
Dear TC Families, As you know, violence erupted at yesterday’s Independence Day celebration in Highland Park when a shooter opened fire on those gathered for a parade. This horrible act left seven people dead and dozens more wounded. Our thoughts
Sensory-Friendly Adaptation of Disney’s Winnie-the-Pooh
Disney’s Winnie the Pooh will offer a sensory-friendly performance on Friday, May 27 at 7 p.m. This adaptation is designed to be suitable for those with autism, sensory processing disorder and other developmental diagnoses.
Cash Assistance Program Opens Soon
Mayor Lightfoot’s Chicago Resilient Communities Pilot is now accepting applications. Eligible residents will receive $500 a month for twelve months.
Occupational Therapy by Yesenia Martinez
Occupational Therapy by Yesenia Martinez, Tuesday’s Child Intern. “Occupational Therapy can help people of all ages from newborns to people in their later years.”
Executive Functioning
by Dr. Michelle Sobon, Tuesday’s Child Staff Psychologist Executive functioning (EF) is a set of neurological skills that are involved in figuring out how we are going to do what we want to do. Executive functioning difficulties are often misread
Donor Appreciation Celebration
This is an invite-only private event. If you are interested in attending and have not received an invitation, please contact Gary Koenig at (773) 423-5055. Tuesday’s Child Staff and Board are excited about this opportunity to host a select number