Yom Kippur

Don’t allow an argument to escalate. Yes, you can stop mid-sentence.

The conversation may start off calmly enough, but when emotions get involved, things can flare up. And rather quickly. Not leading anywhere positive. Hopefully, one of you will notice this before it gets too hot, and will call a ‘time out’. –>“Let’s not let this get out of hand and say things we will both […]

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This Yom Kippur, daven for: even better words to express your thoughts & feelings.

The metaphors and words which we think in frame our attitudes. Think about the differences: –> “Wow, we have a problem” or –> “We have to tackle this challenge” or –> “This is an opportunity to try something new” or –> “Let’s play with some ideas here” Framing situations in more positive ways gets us

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This Yom Kippur, daven for: wisdom to reframe life’s challenges more positively.

So many of our choices we make in life are our reactions to what is happening around us. Actually, our perceptions of what is happening. In many situations, we’d respond differently if we just viewed the situation differently. If we just saw the challenge differently -from a more positive angle – we might not have

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This Yom Kippur, daven for: the strength to leave the past in the past to move forward.

Too often, we hold onto the past. Lots of baggage. That takes up so much space in our lives. And (almost always) spills over into the space of those who love us (or want to love us). True, sometimes, there are nuggets of life lessons to be learned from the past. “I have to learn

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This Yom Kippur, daven for: the ability to be a true support to those who need support.

Different circumstances need different types of support. Sometimes, just listening so the other can vent. “Tell me more.” “And then what happened?” – Sometimes, it is validation that they seek. “What you are feeling makes so much sense.” – Sometimes, they do want a little pushback so they can really work through how much they

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Plan together for a meaningful and relaxed Yom Kippur

It may not be the easiest day of the year; with advance planning and a ‘can do’ attitude, both the mother and father can have a meaningful and spiritual Yom  Kippur.  As a couple, work out how to get in some davening on behalf of the family, fasting and attending to the safety and well-being of your children.   

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