Family

Applying and Trying

A young married woman is looking for a new job in a new city, but she and her husband also want to start a family soon. Is it unfair to potential employers that she might likely be taking maternity leave soon after starting. With this is mind, how should she approach her job search?...

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Scouting Out the Options

What to do when your sons want to get back into scouting but most of the troop activities conflict with Shabbat observance on Fridays and Saturdays? Miriam weighs the pros and cons of starting a new troop versus re-joining an existing one.

Family

Birthday Boundaries

What if a friend's wedding and your birthday conflict, setting up a potential conflict with your parents who always plan elaborate parties for family members?

Family

Bris Debate

When I wrote this post on the bris debate back in July, I didn't yet realize how soon it would be that I would be planning a bris for my own son. Solomon Elias Egeth was born on Sunday, March 31, and his brit milah was yesterday, his 8th day of life.