Stay Busy with the J During Winter Break
Winter Break is almost here! Kids are excited, but, for parents, two weeks off from school can feel like a long time. JCC Chicago is here to help with great programs, camps and events for the whole family. Sense-Sational Swim Bernard Weinger JCC, Northbrook Dec. 17 | Families Join Keshet and JCC Chicago for […] Learn More ›
Thanksgiving Sweetness
I’m looking forward to Thanksgiving, spending time with my family and, of course, eating delicious food. Cooking and baking is one of the things that brings my family together for all holidays. This recipe is one of our favorites. Technically, it’s a Passover recipe, but we use it all year long. We serve this sweet […] Learn More ›
What to Do With Kids’ Papers
Do your kids come home with piles of papers? Are they covering your kitchen counters? Are you in need of where to store all the papers? As a professional organizer and mom of 2 young kiddos, I totally can relate to that feeling! The papers pile up and take over your home. I have some […] Learn More ›
Social Conflict Vs. Bullying: How to Make Sense of It All
October is National Bullying Prevention Month and recently I had the privilege of hearing Carrie Goldman author of Bullied, speak at Bernard Weinger JCC in Northbrook where parents learned the difference between social conflict and bullying, how bullying affects the brain, practical strategies to respond to bullying and much more. Here are some takeaways from […] Learn More ›
Imagine… Day Camp in the Fall
At the end of the summer, we all dream about what it would be like if camp never had to end. Except for school, we really could keep camp going all fall. Many of our favorite camp activities could still run in the cooler weather, like sports, art, dance, drama, yoga, science and music. Others […] Learn More ›
Celebrating Jewish Traditions at College: A Guide for Parents
Raising four kids, the years are marked by the predictable cycle of new school shoes, report cards and packing for summer camp. With my first beginning college this week, I’m learning about a new set of dates that rule the calendar. Decision Day. Summer Orientation. Move-in Day. When we turned the car around a few […] Learn More ›