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  • Rich, creamy vegan roasted cauliflower soup

    My husband and I have made a point to eat more healthily this year, by making vegetables a bigger part of our diet. Our go-to veggie of choice is cauliflower. Packed with nutrients, this versatile vegetable lends itself nicely to a number of dishes. We particularly love cauliflower when it…

  • Five ways to make the Seder a meaningful experience for your whole family

    Passover is my favorite Jewish holiday, and even as a child, I loved the ritual and storytelling of the Seder. Now, as a parent, I enjoy witnessing my own kids share in these traditions. However, I realize they (and frankly many grownups), may have trouble engaging in the Passover Seder.…

  • New e-book makes giving a family affair

    Donating to a favorite cause, volunteering in our communities, providing items for those in need, are just a few of the ways philanthropy helps our families engage in the spirit of kindness and giving back. Generosity For Every Season: A Family-Friendly Guide To Giving is a new e-book that turns…

  • Purim for kids, the PJ Library way

    Costumes, treats, permission to make random noise? No wonder kids love Purim so much! Indeed, Purim is an exciting and fun-filled holiday, and the story of Esther risking her life to save her people is an intriguing and adventurous tale, but parents of young children may worry that the more…

  • The best Super Bowl LV ads (according to my third-grader)

    The Super Bowl had some football, which, I guess, was sort of cool. But, we all know why everyone watches “The Big Game” — the commercials, of course! While watching with my family, I asked my oldest (age 8) to let me know which Super Bowl ads he found particularly…

  • During this pandemic, I am grateful for my marriage

    My husband and I celebrated ten years of marriage in October — an impressive feat in any year — but, this year feels especially triumphant, considering how difficult these past several months of staying home, schools closing, job uncertainty and more have been on us and so many other couples.…

  • Handy parenting tips for each stage of your child’s development

    By Kristin Louis Parenthood enriches your life in many ways, allowing you to experience the world anew through the fresh eyes of a child. Being a mom or dad can also get stressful, however, resulting in negative consequences for your own health—and negatively impacting kids, too.  Luckily, there are many…

  • Planting trees and more ways to celebrate Tu B’Shevat, or Jewish Earth Day

    Spending time in nature and appreciating the beauty of the world around them is an ideal I hope to instill in my kids that will stay with them for years to come. Tu B’Shevat, which begins at sundown on January 27 and ends at nightfall on January 28, is known…

  • Spice up your family’s health with these flavorful recipes

    Getting kids to eat healthy is a battle I know all too well. From artistic uses of fruit, to “hiding” vegetables, parents seem to have to go through extreme lengths just to add some nutritious foods into our children’s diet. While eating produce is an important part of a healthy…

  • Eight socially-distant Hanukkah ideas to try with your family

    Hanukkah is just a few nights away, and, if your kids are like mine, they’ve been counting down the days until the Festival of Lights. Though many of us enjoy the fun gatherings of friends and family at this time, this year the desire to stay safe and healthy means…