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Embracing our Differences in a Diverse World
My daughter and I were recently waiting in the lobby at a doctor’s office when a nurse opened the door to the waiting area to call the next patient. My daughter glanced at the nurse then at me. Uncertain how to react, yet curious whether my daughter noticed (what I noticed), I asked her, “What […] Learn More ›
L’Shanah Tova
It was only one week ago that we paused to honor the 16th anniversary of September 11th. Sixteen years. So much about our complex world has changed and yet the challenges we face as a Jewish community are really no different today. This year, we have been reminded (time and time again) that bigotry and […] Learn More ›
The Wonderful World of Why’s: Providing Answers Beyond “Because I Said So!”
My daughter: Why are the birds so loud? Me: They are chirping. My daughter: Why? Me: Because just like we talk, chirping is how birds communicate and “talk.” My daughter: Why? Me: Their family wants to know where they are and if they need something. My daughter: But why? Me: Because their family cares about […] Learn More ›
It’s Not Just Another Playground. It’s a Real Outdoor Classroom!
Written by by Jackie Baker-Schupbach and Trudi Krames, Jacob Duman Early Childhood Center Teacher and Director We began our journey with CEELI – Chicago Early Engagement Leadership Initiative, in October 2016. CEELI Community of Practice is a groundbreaking initiative in North America by virtue of its scope and outcome measures. CEELI in the Chicago Jewish community, with […] Learn More ›
Why I’m Choosing to Form a Partnership With My Child’s Teachers
As I sit here and wonder how the summer could have possibly flown by so quickly, I begin to anxiously anticipate the upcoming school year and what is in store for my 3 children- Levi (8 ½ ), Sawyer (6), and Alexa (3). For the first time ever, they will be in 3 different places, […] 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 ›