It’s the beginning of the new school year with lots of excitement and opportunity in the air. What will this school year be like? Will it be same? What will be different? I started off the new school year sick. I was knocked down by a bad sinus infection, leaving me sprawled on the couch, unable to move, allowing for too much time to scroll through my Facebook page full of pictures of happy kids on their way to their first day of school. On the one hand, I love this. I get to see all of my friends’ kids,…
I Cried On The Plane
One of the things I like to do when I fly is to catch up on movies. The truth is, this is almost the only time I watch movies. Last week, on one of my flights, I watched a documentary about Amy Winehouse. During the movie, I became increasingly upset and tears started rolling down my face. It was so obvious, that the man sitting next to me asked if I was okay. Why was I upset? Because Amy’s life was one that was full of so much talent and so much pain. What I found most upsetting is that…
Entering the “Family-Time Season”:Your Teen Survival Guide
I am SO excited my parents are coming to town! From the time I moved out of the house after my army service and completing my BA, I lived a 15-minute walk from my parents. I was close enough to come over when I wanted some TLC, and far enough away to have my own life. Living half way across the world, I only get to see them now a couple of times a year. Like I said, I am excited. But with the excitement comes the realization that we will be spending a lot of time in a small…
Did You Talk To Your Daughter About This Week Terror Attacks?
This has been one week where I was grateful that I chose not to Install cable when I moved a year ago and stick to getting my news online. Otherwise, like so many others I would have a hard time not re-watching the tragedies of this past week. Growing up in Israel, terrorist attacks are sadly not foreign to me. I can tell you that having a lot of exposure and personal experience, do not make events like we have all experienced this past week any easier. It pains me every time I find out someone I know has been…
Are You Surviving Summer Vacation!
We are deep into the summer, and I am hearing from many of you that things are starting to get overwhelming. Whether you are at home with the kids or still going off to work, there is something about the summer with it’s organized chaos (or hopefully organized) that brings on another layer of added stress. I know you may be spending more quality time as a family and going off to visit family, and hopefully somewhere in there you have left some time for rest. Being on vacation and taking part in family activities and time with your relatives…