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Between Sirens and Deep Breaths: Stories of Resilience
Our Airbnb in Ramat Aviv has a porch overlooking a courtyard playground.
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The Crucial Work of Teaching Kindness
“Why should I be the one to step in?
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The Broken Pot: Navigating Loss and Modeling Resilience for Our Children
This week, the heartbreaking news of a young American-Israeli hostage’s death reverberated through my community.
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The 8 Moments of Awe: The Awe of Creation
The Awe of Creation
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November 2024

The Gift of Everyday Magic
The world can feel so heavy sometimes.
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This Post is for the Mothers
This post may feel a bit different than my previous ones, as it turns the focus inward to the parent—specifically, to the mother.
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Raising Brave Kids: Fostering Agency and Resilience
The idea started as a whispered joke between friends, a spark that spread quietly until nearly the whole grade knew about it: a synchronized quacking in…
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The 8 Moments of Awe: A Series
Post 1: The Awe of Connection
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October 2024

Iterate and Tolerate: Easing Back Into Routine After a Season of Change
On the last Shabbat of the high holiday season, I noticed a little boy crying in the corner of the youth room.
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Raising Children from a Place of Abundance
Too often, we approach parenting and education from a mindset of scarcity, focusing on what our children lack.
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Building Grit: Helping Kids Grow Through Challenges
“Mommy, how can you run so much?” my older daughter asked, her eyes wide with curiosity as I finished a long training run.
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Balancing Commemoration and Emotional Care:
Helping Children Navigate October 7
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