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Generation Citizen is a non-profit that works to ensure every student in the country receives an effective civics education—and through multiple programs, empowers them to be active participants in our democracy. New York Executive Director DeNora Getachew talks about staying civically engaged beyond the voting booth and the impact of the current justice protests. For more, visit GenerationCitizen.org

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WHEN THE WORLD FEELS LIKE A SCARY PLACE: Essential Conversations for Anxious Parents & Worried Kids, by child psychologist Dr. Abigail Gerwirtz, presents tools to address tough conversations with kids from ages 3 to 18. For more, visit AbigailGewirtz.com

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Covenant House shelters and supports young people facing homelessness and trafficking in more than 31 cities across North America, currently reaching 74,000 youth every year. New York Executive Director Sister Nancy Downing speaks about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the youth they serve, and how Covenant House has adapted to serve their needs. For more, visit covenanthouse.org.

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Personality Isn’t Permanent: Break Free from Self-Limiting Beliefs and Rewrite Your Story, by organizational psychologist Dr. Benjamin Hardy, is a guide to solving unresolved issues and crafting goals to stay focused and transform our lives.

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Su Robotti, founder of MedShadow, a consumer advocacy resource on medications and side-effects, discusses the particular effects of Opioids on seniors. Medshadow.org

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In her book PARENTSPEAK, author Jennifer Lehr discusses the power of everyday language and how it impacts our children.

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Jody Sperling and her New York based company Time Lapse Dance have launched a virtual celebration lasting 20 weeks, featuring a series of intense, intimate and interactive events. Jody Sperling talks about how their work, which is related to personal space, feels unique at this time of both social distancing and social uprising. For more, visit timelapsedance.com/events.

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Career and business strategist Jenny Blake is author of Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One. We talk about her methodical approach to mapping career transitions—even during a pandemic—and gather tips about working from home. For more, visit pivotmethod.com, where she also hosts the Pivot Method podcast.

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The Salvation Army, one of the nation’s largest disaster relief organizations, is serving tens of thousands of New Jerseyans in need during COVID-19. Divisional Commander Major James Betts talks about about how the NJ Salvation Army has adapted and where needs stand now. For more, visit salvationarmyusa.org and newjersey.salvationarmy.org

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For a conversation on stroke signs, prevention and recovery, we speak with Dr. Mooyeon Oh-Park, SVP and Chief Medical Officer at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, in White Plains. She also discusses how Burke has adapted to the challenges of Covid-19. For more, visit burke.org.

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