Posted 5 years ago
Anxiety about school safety is unfortunately on parents’ back-to-school checklist
When I was a kid, I looked forward to the start of a new school year. I liked everything about the process—new cloth[...] Posted 6 years ago
The need for JFCS' caregiving coaching services continues to grow
Babysitting my 1-year old granddaughter this past weekend was unadulterated fun and pure joy! No messy face while feeding herself, chang[...] Posted 6 years ago
Pay attention to the less observed side of summer
It’s finally beginning to genuinely feel like summer around here. When I drive to work in the morning, I’m dodging kids on bicycles instead of orang[...] Posted 6 years ago
Halper: JFCS, JCRC and NCJW hold program addressing gun violence
With hope and purpose, Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis (JFCS) joined together this month with the Jewish Community [...] Posted 6 years ago
How often does someone attempt to know you by asking questions regarding where you live, what you do, who you know, or who lives with you? I’m guessing we all experience this type of well-intended inquiry, and t[...] Posted 6 years ago
“Understanding and love requires a wisdom that comes only with age.” These are the words of the famous poet, Anne Sexton. With every passing day, I acknowledge their truth more and more. That’s a reflection [...] Posted 6 years ago
If you haven’t heard of Marie Kondo, you apparently either dislike organizing or live under a rock. Her name is everywhere these days, or so it seems, and she is known for her presentations and books on how to b[...] Posted 6 years ago
I recently came across the following quote, “We do not see things as they are; we see things as we are.” As a psychologist, this immediately appealed to me. It offers insight regarding how each of us has a uni[...] Posted 6 years ago
“The spiral is humanity’s oldest symbol, representing eternal change and reminding us that life is not a straight line. It symbolizes new beginnings, renewal and hope for the future.” Boy oh boy, do I wish I[...] Posted 6 years ago
Now that the mid-term elections are over, and Thanksgiving dinner tables await with all your friends and family members, you’ll have ample opportunity to debate and share same and opposing points of view. We all[...] 