corona

What’s Your Corona Story? 

by and | June 30, 2020 | 5 comment(s)

We’ve all experienced disappointment recently. How do we deal with it? How do we help our children deal with it? (Note: While many have unfortunately experienced deeply traumatic losses, such as the passing of a loved one or losing their source of parnassah, this article focuses on everyday sources of disappointment.)  We all have our…

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How Young Couples Can Survive Lockdown 

by and | May 21, 2020 | 6 comment(s)

While the internet is full of suggestions for parents who are now juggling working from home, online schools, managing a house, and trying to stay sane, the women I work with (who are in their first years of marriage) are largely facing a completely different struggle. Suddenly there is just so. much. time. Time to…

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Some Moms’ Tips to Help Cope Just a Little Better

by | May 12, 2020 | 5 comment(s)

Let’s get real. We’re not coping. We’re surviving. But sometimes, we all come up with strategies and tips to make it all just a little easier.  Now that we’ve been staying home and staying safely, we’ve asked some moms what practical tips they’ve implemented that are helping them on a daily basis.  Share your tips…

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Lunch: Ideas, Suggestions, and…a Bit of Empathy. 

by | May 10, 2020 | 0 comment(s)

We used to have to deal with the “What’s for dinner???” quandary, now there’s “What for lunch????” to deal with as well.  Yes, you have just finished putting away the cereal box, into the cabinet.  It doesn’t just feel like you just finished putting away the cereal box. It has actually just happened.  That’s exactly…

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Masks: Everything You Need To Know

by | May 03, 2020 | 0 comment(s)

This is why you need to wear one when doing your errands…and how to make one yourself.  Overnight, masks have become a symbol of social responsibility. If you still need convincing, here’s why you now should be wearing a mask in public spaces to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. To start, this coronavirus is…

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How I’m Staying Connected to My Grandchildren

by and | May 02, 2020 | 6 comment(s)

They might not be able to be close by, but I can stay connected to my grandchildren and help out my children during this time—and you can too! Are you watching from afar as your awesome children manage bustling households and  wishing you could be “the extra pair of hands” you usually are?  Let’s turn…

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