The New Trier Township Podcast

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NTT Podcast Episode 33 Emily Schnell -Youth Services During COVID-19 Apr 23, 2020

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Being a pre-teen or high school student is difficult enough. Add a pandemic with shelter in place orders and keeping youth occupied is a major challenge.

Emily Schnell of the Warming House Youth Center (Wilmette, Illinois, USA) talks with Jack Macholl on episode 33 of the New Trier Township Podcast.

New Trier Township Podcast Episode 32 Tish Rudnicki Apr 22, 2020

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The North Shore Senior Center closed on March 12, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic shelter in place order. This jarring change required quick thinking and technlogical ingenuity to keep older adults engaged during the quarantine. Tish Rudnicki, Executive Director of the North Shore Senior Center (Northfield, IL, USA)shares how they pivoted and are maintaining their programs on episode 32 of the New Trier Township Podcast, hosted by Jack Macholl.

New Trier Township Podcast Episode 31 Susan Resko-COVID-19 & Mental Health Apr 09, 2020

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Loneliness and isolation has set in as Americans are asked to shelter in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. But what does this situation mean for people facing mental health challenges? Susan Resko, President of the Josselyn Center in Northfield Illinois(and survivor of COVID-19) visits via Zoom with Jack Macholl on episode 31 of the New Trier Township Podcast.

For help in Northeastern Illinois phone the Josselyn Center at (847) 441-5600 ext.1 or text TALK to 552020 and be connected with the Illinois Crisis Line.

New Trier Township Podcast Episode 30-Debi Genthe-Meals On Wheels Apr 02, 2020

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Running a Meals on Wheels operation is a big job under normal circumstances. Add the COVID-19 pandemic, it's always on. Debi Genthe, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels of Northeastern Illinois visits with Jack Macholl about the growing demand for meals and what the day to day is like as they serve seniors and other health compromised individuals that must shelter in place during this national health crisis.

This township grantee is making a difference on the front line. Take a listen to episode 30 of the New Trier Township Podcast.

New Trier Township Podcast Episode 29-Rebecca Weininger-Domestic Violence Mar 09, 2020

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Every level, every class, every ethnicity, every age…the numbers of domestic violence cases are growing. What can you do to help? Rebecca Weininger of the North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic shares advice on what to look for and how to help without making a dangerous situation worse on episode 29 of the New Trier Township Podcast hosted by Jack Macholl.

New Trier Township Podcast Episode 28-Lia Kim-Yi Immigration Law Mar 09, 2020

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Would you know what to do if U.S. Immigration Customs Enforcement or "ICE" knocked on your door, or entered your place of business?

Attorney Lia Kim-Yi Director of Immigration Law at the North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic in Highland Park Illinois discusses legal rights and offers tips to help people remain safe on episode 28 of the New Trier Township Podcast hosted by Jack Macholl.

New Trier Township Podcast Episode 27-Preparing the Child For the Path, Not the Path for the Child Dr. Renee Dominguez Feb 29, 2020

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Dr. Renee Dominguez of the Family Service Center shares her thoughts on Preparing the Child for the Path, Not Preparing the Path for the Child. Renee says being a parent is one of the toughest jobs on the planet. Hear her thoughts on improving family communication skills, and the growth versus fixed mindset approches to learning. Innovative thoughts from one of Illinois leading psychologists are available on Episode 27 of the New Trier Township Podcast hosted by Jack Macholl.

New Trier Township Podcast Episode 26-Kids & Social Media-Tony DeMonte Feb 15, 2020

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Children are logging more screen time than ever, and the job of parenting in the digital age has become more challenging as a result. Is there a "secret formula" to help children balance the digital and analog worlds? Jack Macholl interviews Tony DeMonteof Wilmette School District 39 who offers advice to parents about setting responsible boundaries that form lasting bonds with their children.

New Trier Township Podcast Episode 25 Respite Care Keeps Families Strong-Kim Berenberg of Glenkirk Jan 19, 2020

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The diagnosis of Autism has reached record levels. In Illinois, waiting lists for long-term supports are lengthy and growing. So what do families do to cope with caregiver fatigue and get through today? Kim Berenberg of Glenkirk talks with Jack Macholl about their respite program and the need for advocacy to generate action on services for the developmentally challenged. For more information visit glenkirk.org/get-services/respite-care

New Trier Township Podcast Episode 24 Cynthia Doucette Dec 13, 2019

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Everyone navigates the obstacles of youth in different ways. Is aging in this era more difficult than it was 30 or 40 years ago? Cynthia Doucette, Executive Director of the Warming House Youth Center visits with Jack Macholl, sharing her 20-years of expertise in youth services on episode 24 of the New Trier Township Podcast.

To learn more about The Warming House Youth Center, visit warminghouse.org . Information about New Trier Township programs and services can be located at NewTrierTownship.com

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