The “Oddsitive” Challenge
The “Oddsitive” Challenge
The journey that this pandemic is taking us on is quite surreal. Parents are being asked to help their children learn at home and keep them entertained while still working, many have been struggling with the realities of unemployment; for those dating, it is possible that new relationships may fizzle. Stressful times often lead people […] Learn More ›
This Year, Earth Day Has New Meaning To Me
One of my new cherished “stay at home” rituals has become sitting in a cozy chair by my front window, watching the sun rise, often with amazing streaks of pink and purple colors flooding the sky. It’s my few precious minutes before anyone else in my house wakes up, and while I’m not a mindfulness […] Learn More ›
What day is it?
As the days and nights blend together and I switch from day sweatpants to nighttime sweats and back again, I am struck by the concept of time and how it impacts us all. Today is Wednesday and I woke up convinced it was Saturday. How is that possible? While I struggle to balance my workload, […] Learn More ›
JUST.NOT.NORMAL.
This is such a surreal experience, isn’t it? As a member of JCC Chicago’s Early Childhood Social Services team, one of my primary roles is to support parents with brand new babies, toddlers and preschoolers through the various challenges that arise in family life. Last week in my JNew to Two (Or More) virtual moms’ […] Learn More ›