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01/12/2026

Raising kids in a mental health crisis means our energy is not infinite—it’s sacred. How do you know when to lean all the way in to catch them, or when to step back and let them “skin their knee?” This decision isn’t always straightforward. Parents are constantly being told we are hovering too much, and then just as quickly, that we are not doing enough.

My take: take each challenge as it comes. Talk it out with your child, your partner, and also with yourself, focusing on your values. Learn to interpret which challenges are the kind your child can soak up new experiences to learn from, and which ones need a helping hand from the start.

Tune into Raising Souls, my new podcast where I talk to parents like you and me, facing everyday challenges.

01/09/2026

We’re told to chill about achievement culture…and also told our kids will be ‘left behind’ if we do. No wonder parents feel trapped in a double bind!

An anxious parent’s brain responds to this double bind by trying to do it all. Sign them up for everything! But also, wring your hands about the stress of it all!

We don’t have to blame ourselves. We just have to realize… we may not be able to control our children’s destiny as much as we wish we could.

Ask your children… what matters to YOU? Even when they are little, start the convo. We can trust them to trust their inner voice.

It’s important for teachers and schools to engage families from the very beginning to set goals for their children in le...
01/06/2026

It’s important for teachers and schools to engage families from the very beginning to set goals for their children in learning.

Establishing these relationships early on offers a context for later follow-up to help each child remain on their own developmental path.

Here's a few action steps for teachers and parents:

For teachers:

Ask parents to tell you: “What do you most hope your child learns this year? What should I know about things that help your child to stay curious?"

For parents:

Share your observations: What strengths, challenges, or interests are showing up at home?

Be curious: “How can I support social-emotional growth alongside academics?”

Revisit these conversations during the year—not just at conference time.

Let’s work together to raise not just students, but whole humans. 💛

01/03/2026

If your child gets upset when you drop-off or pick them up from school, it's not always true "separation anxiety". (And that term is getting thrown around a LOT on social media!)

Check out the episode "Dropping the Kids off at School" on my podcast, Raising Souls, for more on how to handle these moments of stress for your child.

You can find Raising Souls on all major podcast streaming platforms.

Rituals are important for instilling a sense of belonging in kids.Rituals can be simple, things like: One child lights t...
12/15/2025

Rituals are important for instilling a sense of belonging in kids.

Rituals can be simple, things like:

One child lights the candles.

Another pours the juice.

A parent leads the song.

Someone chooses the story.

By giving every child a role to play and a sense of responsibility, you reinforce the knowledge of where they belong: right here, with family.

I keep seeing Jewish moms on social media with tips and tricks to get the wax off and make the Hanukkiah like new each y...
12/15/2025

I keep seeing Jewish moms on social media with tips and tricks to get the wax off and make the Hanukkiah like new each year. I get it… the mitzvah of a beautiful table is a thing.

I prefer it like this, I think. Last year’s wax. All the years’ wax. A hanukkiah that I bought for a little boy who loved everything sports, his family, and Judaism; an almost-man now whose list of favorites is much the same. The memories we’ve created in a home that’s rarely perfect, or on time, but filled with love. We are messy—but not because we’ve given up, just because our energy is always drawn elsewhere. It’s not a choice exactly to leave the wax from year to year, but it’s never a priority either.

And honestly, I think I like it, looking at it now. The way I like a little clutter. A life that I can’t totally control and have to keep up with… to learn new lessons all the time.

I think actually this is part of what it means to be Jewish to me. A wax-filled menorah that does its job all the same year to year, bright lights in the window, and my family singing songs and telling stories of a people who never give up being exactly who we are. No matter who sticky the problems. Am Yisrael Chai 🩵

Wishing you a bright and meaningful Hanukkah.May each night bring more light, love, and connection—to your home, your fa...
12/14/2025

Wishing you a bright and meaningful Hanukkah.

May each night bring more light, love, and connection—to your home, your family, and the path ahead.

Here’s to honoring tradition, celebrating resilience, and nurturing joy wherever it shines.

Raise Maccabees who know who they are and what greater purpose they are meant for!

Chag Sameach 💙

12/13/2025

Getting your child to tell you about their day doesn't have to feel like an interrogation: create a conversational space instead.

In the latest episode of my podcast, Raising Souls, I talk about some common questions and concerns parents have about staying connected to their children. Find Raising Souls wherever you listen to podcasts!

High levels of psychological involvement with social media, persistent social isolation, and lower emotional intelligenc...
12/10/2025

High levels of psychological involvement with social media, persistent social isolation, and lower emotional intelligence, combine and promote more favorable attitudes toward violence.

How can we protect our kids?

Nurture children who are grounded in a strong sense of self, family, and community, and guide them to treat social media as a supplement to real-life relationships, not their core.

12/03/2025

"I'm stuck".

It doesn't mean you're giving up. Instead, it invites your child into the problem-solving process. It also gives them a roadmap for what to do when they, too, feel stuck.

Learn more about how to approach tricky situations and create patterns of collaboration with my podcast, Raising Souls – available on all podcast streaming platforms.

Not every conversation needs to be had, and certainly not every person at the dinner table is a true convo partner…there...
11/27/2025

Not every conversation needs to be had, and certainly not every person at the dinner table is a true convo partner…there to convo for good. Let me be clear: it is ok to avoid the wrong convo at the wrong time with the wrong person.
But we can’t avoid every conversation, and it seems like we are collectively doing just that.
Good conversation strengthens relationships and moves the world forward. Total agreement is not a prerequisite for conversation to be good. In fact, when a relationship is caring and both people are at the table to make the convo meaningful, disagreement can be exactly the right springboard for something new, something innovative, something unexpected. Try these tips to get the convo started!

If you’re not sure how to answer a question your child asks, start with this 👆Many parents worry they’ll say the wrong t...
10/30/2025

If you’re not sure how to answer a question your child asks, start with this 👆

Many parents worry they’ll say the wrong thing. But when you lead with your why, your guiding power behind your intentions and conversations, you don’t need the perfect words.

You just need honest, developmentally appropriate language, and a clear reason for showing up in the conversation.

And sometimes, you might not have those answers right away. That’s ok too. Being honest and revisiting the conversation when you’re ready is what matters.

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