<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Danielle Faye Jonas, LCSW]]></title><description><![CDATA[Private therapy practice in Santa Monica, California.]]></description><link>https://www.daniellefayejonaslcsw.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:39:16 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.daniellefayejonaslcsw.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[They're Watching: The Power of Parental Modeling]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’ve all heard the phrase “monkey see, monkey do.” And while we don’t recommend comparing kids to monkeys, there’s actually quite a bit of truth behind it!  Think about the last time your child repeated a phrase you use all the time, copied the way you reacted to something, or maybe even gave you a little glimpse of yourself that made you think, “Oh no… they got that from me.” Kids are constantly watching, listening, and learning from the adults around them even when we don’t realize it. So...]]></description><link>https://www.daniellefayejonaslcsw.com/post/they-re-watching-the-power-of-parental-modeling</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac9c19f1a02477b715413e6</guid><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:19:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_db1c29e979664b41831dcf5e0c5fd9c3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maura Eckard, ASW, MSW &amp; Gabby Walton Schwartz, LCSW</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ready, Set, School: Supporting Your Child Through the Transition]]></title><description><![CDATA[As summer comes to an end and the back-to-school season is upon us, it can bring a mix of excitement, anticipation, and stress. There are lots of new things to navigate including new teachers, routines, schedules, academic expectations, and friendships. For some children, the transition feels exciting. For others, it feels overwhelming. And for many, it is a combination of both!  The good news? You don't have to wait until the first day of school to begin preparing. A gentle reset in the days...]]></description><link>https://www.daniellefayejonaslcsw.com/post/ready-set-school-supporting-your-child-through-the-transition</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac9c8b0b89f0f638e3eb0ba</guid><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:19:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_187f35bea8ff46ed956e255b869bc82b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gabby Walton Schwartz, LCSW</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>