Category: Family and Parenting
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How to setup boundaries by making collaborative decisions
How to collaborate with your children to gain buy-in and make better decisions. Lead your children with their well-being and safety in mind. Social and peer pressure should be at the bottom of your pyramid. Here is an effective tool to guide you through the process.
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Let’s Speak Up Mission and Motivation
“No one should be afraid to speak up when children are bullied and violated,” said Lea Wolf, co-founder of Let’s Speak Up. “We need to empower children and become their voice when needed, so issues are resolved immediately and constructively.” The application is designed to allow individuals to file complaints in a manner that best…
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LOOKING BEYOND PRESTIGE: PRIVATE VS. PUBLIC EDUCATION
In this era, excellence is often measured by reputation and appearances. Decisions are often made by the rumors that permeate the air and the gust of prestige some affluent families may look for. As this new generation continues to take center stage and revolutionize society, this act of “value by status,” is becoming more and…
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The Kotel’s Note Sparks a Spiritual Connection of the Creation Story, Wellness, and Wholeness
This article draws inspiration from a personal revelation during a recent visit to Jerusalem, discovering the profound link between the Hebrew word for “creation” and concepts such as wellness, mental health, and wholeness amidst chaos. It explores the purpose of humanity, processes, and principles to strengthening resilience in the face of chaos, confusion, and crises.…
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My Mother’s Mirror Brought Me Home to Myself
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”28752″ img_size=”800 x 400″ alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”28658″ img_size=”400 x 800″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1669046876991{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]October 23, 2022 Soft Launch of My Mother’s Mirror in San Diego, California CALIFORNIA—The generational story of My Mother’s Mirror reconciles roots with personal experience to shape identity and aspirations. The writing of it in two perspectives—mine and my…
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The Inspiration of MY MOTHER’S MIRROR
[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1663516577798{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1668453810453{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] COVID 19 forced us all to isolate in our homes. For some, like me, the pandemic prevented us from transitioning to the next chapter of my life: College. While adamantly opposed to taking a gap year, quarantine blessed me with some relaxation after many months of stress and…
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A Message from the Author of MY MOTHER’S MIRROR
Becoming a published author ignites some strange sensation, one so special then when I hold the weight of 500 or so pages that I’ve written, I feel as full as the front cover is to the back. It’s not so much a personal fulfillment from just completing an extensive work as it is one for…
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Guide, Don’t Ground!
As a mother, since Sabrina was five, I sought to create a constructive conflict resolution process for us. I did not believe in punishment or the traditional method of ‘grounding.’ Rather, I wondered how to instill her with value-based decision-making skills and teach her to learn from her mistakes.
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Meaningful Accountability Beyond a Lame “I’m Sorry”
Empowering others to combat bullying, harassment, and sexual assault is a cause I have been passionate about for many years now. Bullying was never something that I personally struggled with. As a kid growing up in Israel, I did not recall being bullied. However, during a visit to Israel last year, when I shared my…