Jill Ceder, LMSW, JD is a former writer for Verywell Family covering child care. She's a psychotherapist working with women, children, adolescents, couples and families. She also regularly publishes articles on parenting topics, and is a contributing author for parenting publications, including Scary Mommy, Seleni Institute, The Huffington Post, 30 Second Mom, The Good Men Project and Parent.co.
Jill Ceder is a licensed social worker and attorney. She received her Master of Social Work from Touro College and Juris Doctor from The John Marshall Law School.
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