“Look, Mommy, I colored all the letters. What does it say?” I must be getting soft in my old age, because one look at my four year old son’s art project had me tearing up. He wore a Sefer Torah costume and an impish little smile before a gated Har Sinai. The colored lettered sign […]
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What’s the Point? I overheard a lady in the grocery store say, “Where’s the Pesach aisle?” and then, “Oh, here’s where the PTSD is.” Whether we stay home or go away, we work so hard physically, prepare so much, and spend so much money. There is so much that goes into this. It would be […]
In the first few weeks (and in general!), the best way to care for your baby is to care for its mother. Mother the mother, and she can mother the baby.
Staying away from home? Make your hotel room, vacation or guest bedroom more child-friendly… so you can relax a bit more and your child can safely explore. Plus, giving your child autonomy in new surroundings can help ease the transition. Rented Home The first thing I do when entering a new environment is remove anything […]
Spending Yom Kippur day at home is especially hard. It doesn’t feel spiritual, it’s a long day of entertaining little kids, and you’re also fasting. It’s hard, but there are some things you can do in advance to hopefully make things go a little smoother. Make sure to read this letter especially for you – […]
How do you connect with a day of mourning while chasing after babies?
A little bit of forethought can help you prevent tantrums, meltdowns and the overpriced thing your kid begged for.
Why do relatives comment on your parenting style? How are you supposed to respond? And are they actually right?
Purim is a fun day for everyone… until it isn’t. Cranky kids, stressed parents, sugar crashes…we’ve all been there! I get it, and I’ve got you. Here are some simple tips to create a Purim that’s fun for the whole family (yes, even for YOU). 1. Take costume photos in advance Snap some photos while […]
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