Final Decision Time

Posted by on Mar 17, 2014 in Blog | 0 comments Making the final decision about where to go to college should rest with the student. I learned how valuable this lesson could be firsthand this January; as I travelled to help my oldest daughter return from college. We sent her off a year and a half ago with all the hopes and dreams of any family. She picked a school where she felt most at home, after visiting many other programs, and she had...
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Parent’s Weekend

Posted by on Oct 23, 2013 in Blog | 0 comments It’s difficult to explain the lump in my throat; sitting in a circle at the University of Illinois, Chicago (UIC) Hillel house with my oldest daughter and her newfound family. The leader is warm and musical while students from 5 area colleges gather to pray, laugh and support each other. After a short Kabbalat service in the basement all purpose room, we head upstairs to find another...
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Engaging Communication

Posted by on Apr 13, 2013 in Blog | 0 comments Another morning with my grumpy 16 year-old daughter. She keeps reminding me that she is not a morning person, and I get that, but I still try to communicate. What am I thinking? After she pours sour milk into her beautiful bowl of cereal with fresh strawberries, I try again to speak to her. All I receive are grunts and groans, and I give up, wishing her a good day, and asking if she can please...
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