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  • Is there still a place for culturally insensitive classics?

    Disney Plus has been a welcomed gift during this time of social distancing, and my family has taken advantage of its extensive library. My kids have discovered some of the older, or “classic” Disney films such as “Pinnochio,” Alice In Wonderland,” and “Peter Pan,” to name a few. While I…

  • How To Talk To Your White, Jewish Kids About Racism

    Social media has seen an uptick in thoughtful and passionate pleas from white Americans to their white friends and family to reflect on their own racial biases, confront racial injustice and stand by black Americans who continue to fight for equitable treatment in the United States. And, while the authors…

  • 10 mom rules for tweens on social media

    By Meredith Bleakley My 9-year-old just got into a relationship.  I knew it was inevitable but I secretly hoped she would wait a little bit longer to step into this new phase of life.  However, she came to me and pleaded her case that she was grown up enough to…

  • New moms share truths about caring for babies in the age of COVID-19

    Being a new mom at any time is filled with uncertainties, but bringing a new baby into a world in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic comes with a whole new set of challenges unlike many of us seasoned parents have ever faced. In a time when they need plenty…

  • “Will G-d punish me?” Understanding childhood fear in the age of COVID-19

    “Will G-d punish me?” My son asked after admitting he had lied to me earlier that day. The question caught me off guard, because, while my son does have a strong moral compass and feels ashamed when he makes a mistake, never before had he pondered G-d’s involvement in his…

  • Donating meals to essential workers and more ways to help right now

    News and personal accounts of the devastating impact on the new Coronavirus on the United States has left many of us feeling powerless and overwhelmed. If you aren’t a health care worker or other essential employee, you may be wondering how you can help. First, take a moment to be…

  • It’s OK to grieve the loss of the Passover you wanted

    When the new Coronavirus virus arrived in full force in my home state of New York, I was worried, but hopeful. I thought if enough people limited social interaction, practiced safe hygiene and sought medical care, if needed, the virus would be controlled enough to allow us to gather for…

  • Coronavirus and Passover: Tips for keeping everyone safe and healthy

    Passover is one of my favorite times of year because I get to gather with my family to participate in a seder lead by my father. I enjoy the communal spirit in partaking in rituals observed by our ancestors and passing on these traditions to my children. Given the spread…

  • Bringing babies to the office isn’t “working”

    Every so often I come across a post about some company’s generous policy of allowing new parents to bring their babies to work with them. Usually the praise for the family-focused policy is accompanied by a picture of a smiling baby, happily sitting in a baby seat while mom goes…

  • We all contribute to our families’ success

    “Who has more bills, you or daddy?” My son asked me, while we were chatting in the kitchen. “Neither of us do,” I answered. “Dad may pay a certain amount to use the gym, and I may pay a certain amount on my dance class, but we share a budget,…