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  • Tech-free tips for keeping kids happy on the go

    Unpredictable moods, constant whining and non-stop hunger make traveling with children a daunting task for families. And, while many parents, including me, are grateful for the wealth of tech products to keep our kids entertained, often we need, or want, to leave the gadgets behind. Whether you are a tech-free…

  • Put down the screaming toddler, and pick up this book

    Moby Dick, Crime and Punishment, The Catcher in the Rye, these are just a few of the many books that speak so boldly to the human experience. The anguish, the despair — the general disdain and confusion for humanity — are all laid out for the reader’s consumption. Yet, no piece of…

  • It’s not your fault, some babies are just hard

    You push the stroller through the door of your local baby group, amazed you were able to make it out the door. Your eyes are bloodshot and droopy from not having a good night’s sleep in months. You gaze around at all the put-together, well-rested parents, each holding happy, well-behaved…

  • Sukkot: The awesome Jewish holiday you (probably) never heard of

    If you are Jewish (or have at least a few Jewish friends), you probably saw a lot of stuff about Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur. Indeed, those two holidays are, in my estimation, the most widely observed among the Jewish people, with Yom Kippur, in particular, holding a good deal…

  • I’m a mom who makes mistakes

    I wish I could tell you about that one time I lost my cool in front of my kids; Or about that time I forgot to send in something important to my son’s school; Or that time I was late picking my kid up. I wish I could tell you…

  • The five stages of embracing the awesomeness that is leggings

    My early days of motherhood were a blur of sleepless nights and unanswered days. I often wore the same raggedy clothes around my home with no concept of when they were last washed. With a baby who spit, pooped and peed all over me, my fashion was not top of…

  • Finding magic outside the “Magic Kingdom”

    Every few months or so, I mull over the idea of planning a family trip to Disney World. I go online, research the best hotels, compare vacation packages and express my interest in Disney to a chorus of responses from friends who are Disney vacation planners, or know people who…

  • All a baby needs is your love (and maybe diapers)

    My eyes widened as they caught sight of a beautiful crib, displayed with great care in the middle of the showroom floor. I, pregnant mom-to-be, and my husband were deep in our shopping for the baby whose arrival was quickly approaching. I spotted the crib and was enamored with its…

  • Dear parent about to send your baby off to Kindergarten

    I sometimes have trouble believing nearly two years has passed since I sent my oldest off to Kindergarten. I remember doing my very best to hide my nerves to keep my son from picking up on my anxiety and becoming worried himself. I had no idea what the year would…

  • Foundation seeks to make college a reality for deserving youth

    My parents drove me up to my dorm, the family car stuffed with clothes, bedding and more to get me through the coming year. I was filled with excitement and a little bit of fear, as I was about to embark on my collegiate journey. I had the typical freshmen…