It’s that time of the year in the Jewish Calendar where we are asked to reflect on the year that has passed and set our intentions, for whom we strive to be in the year to come. I love this time of year and the forced pause to give thought to how I am showing up in this world. In everyday life we don’t always have time to stop and take stock. We move along every day by our task list, our commitments, our priorities. More often then not our own wants, needs and priorities get shoved aside. Sometimes we…
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…
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…