Great expectations

Great expectations

The phrase ‘expectant parent’ relates to the mother and father’s status before a baby’s birth.  Because from that stage onwards, the parents are in a continuous state of expecting.  Dictionary.com defines expectations as – A...
Mission:Impossible

Mission:Impossible

I recently counseled two mothers; one wanted to know how to “control the child’s behavior,” and the other, how to “get him to do…”     These moms had a lot in common.  Firstly, the feeling of being a...
Harmony awaits you

Harmony awaits you

Like many other Jewish holidays, Pesach is family oriented.  So, being involved in guiding parents year-round, it was inevitable that parent-children concepts kept me occupied even on my Pesach ‘break.’  The result – I enjoyed and observed...
Continue the legacy

Continue the legacy

The events leading to the liberation of Bnei Yisrael from Egyptian bondage make for a great story.  There’s action, suspense, intrigue, the ‘good guy’ vs. the ‘bad guy,’ and finally, the villain’s downfall.  Nothing like a...
Royalty

Royalty

I’m seeing a lot of posts and ads on ‘how to be a queen’ at the Seder.   Some of the suggestions: Listen to shiurim (always good, not only pre-Pesach), ideas for self-care (also recommended year-round), and last but not least, purchase...
Freedom

Freedom

It’s that time of year… Our ‘mind monkeys’ work overtime and stress levels are rising exponentially…   Pesach commemorates freedom from bondage in Egypt. The physical aspect caused fatigue and burn-out, preventing the Israelites...