This is a true story about the night that carbon monoxide filled my home. We were renovating. Forever. The carbon monoxide detector had been removed from the ceiling adjacent to the garage door. Then it was on the steps, then in a toy box, and then it made its way onto the dining room table….
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3 Ways to Diffuse (or Avoid) an Argument
Some people love an argument. They find joy in having those debates and “discussions.” Others have a short fuse or just end up arguing with you when you really never intended. Do you find yourself in these situations occasionally? Don’t like how you get pulled into these kinds of argument? Here are three quick tips…
An Appeal for Kindness and Consideration
At Between Carpools, our mission is to host a positive and helpful online resource and community for all our readers. We aim to provide these by presenting topics, suggestions and advice in a variety of subjects. Sometimes these topics or suggestions are not relevant to every one of our readers. Sometimes they’re only of interest…
When Will I Feel Like I’m Getting Back to Myself?
How long should it take to feel like my normal, productive self again after a baby? I intended to write this article over a month ago. That didn’t happen. I started actually writing it sometime in November. Now it’s December and I am just coming back to (hopefully) finish it. It used to be that…
Did the Drop the Phone Campaign Make a Difference for You?
We’ve all turned our attention back where it belongs. And we haven’t really missed the phone. For the past few weeks, we’ve resolved to put our phones down between the hours of 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., each of us in our own way (click here for more info on the Drop the Phone…
What We Learned So Far from “Dropping the Phone”
How shutting down the phone has opened our minds. This is how the drop the phone campaign affected our families and our lives. Renee: I learned that anything and anyone can wait. Nothing is as important as I once thought it was. Nothing happens when I don’t answer right away. I learned that I really…
Sara Chana Radcliffe on Why We Should Put the Phones Down
Always moving, always responding, always communicating? This is why you should make time to pause. Quiet time is needed in order to be receptive to our deepest, most helpful, most meaningful INNER guidance. When every moment of boredom and/or free time is filled with scrolling, we leave no space for that guidance. Its voice is…
Watch Shimi Adar’s Mega Awesome Message on “Drop the Phone”
Need some “Drop the Phone” motivation? Shimi Adar shares some important words on how important it is to “Drop the Phone!” Just watch Shimi Adar and you’ll want to join all of us! Want to sign up for the Drop the Phone Campaign? Click here! Want to know how you can shut down apps while…
Just Landed in Israel for Shana Rishona (or Longer)? Here’s What You Need to Know
Starting out married life in Israel can be wonderful…but being in a new country can also get confusing. Here’s the info you need so it can all go smoothly. Starting off one’s marriage in Israel is something many young adults dream of. The rich Jewish environment and the independence that couples gain while starting off…
One Woman’s Story: How It Feels to Miscarry
I was 19 the first time I mourned a loss. And there wasn’t really anyone around who could understand. At the age of 19 we think we’re invincible. We may know that bad things happen, but we never think they’re going to happen to us. I got married at 19. My husband and I were…