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How are parents similar to the Maccabees? Let me take you back over two thousand years to uncover a parenting truth within the story of Chanukah. Many people are familiar with the basic storyline. After the Syrian-Greek king attempted to suppress Jewish faith and religious observance, the Maccabees rose up and battled the Greek army until they reclaimed the Beis HaMikdash (Holy Temple). They removed the idols the enemy had erected and cleaned, repaired, and restored the Templ

This week, Jews around the world celebrate the holiday of Sukkot , the Feast of Tabernacles . For seven days, we eat, relax, and spend...

The Days of Awe—Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur—invite deep reflection, a chance to examine our lives and realign our daily rhythm with God’s...

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is completely illogical. Every action creates a reaction, every decision has an effect, and every deed...

Have your children ever felt you were cold-hearted? If you’ve never been a “Mean Mommy,” then perhaps it’s time to step into the role. 😉...

Did your child struggle last school year? Are you dreading a repeat this fall of watching them fall behind, lose confidence, or feel...

A real parenting question from our Guided Year community and the kind of thoughtful support you’ll receive all year long. These are...

This article is a glimpse into the rich content inside Guided Year: Pathways for Homeschoolers  and Pathways in School  groups. Ready for...

Originally written 07/20/23, Updated 07/29/25 Have you ever been in public while your child has a complete meltdown, and you feel...

What exactly is Guided Year?  Guided Year is a 12-month membership community for intentional parenting. Each month, we gather online for...

One night, pregnant with our first child, I had the startling realization that the coming baby might be a boy, and I knew nothing about...

“When I was a kid, I walked to school uphill, both ways, in the snow.” Older generations often mock the “easier” lives of their children,...