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It Takes a Village
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If you notice something, there’s a way to say it with care. You’re not a know-it-all. You’re just a mother who’s been there. Here’s the thing no one tells you when you become a mother. When we see something, we are allowed to say something. Sometimes a pediatrician reassures and moves on. Sometimes you’re told,
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When It’s Not Perfect — But It’s Worth It
If you’re packing up–or inviting guests–for Yom Tov, it’s not always easy. Being emotionally prepared to be spending lots of time with family will make your Yom Tov all the more rewarding. Ten years ago, I wrote about the logistics of moving into your parents’ or in-laws’ home for Yom Tov. Now, after schmoozing it
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The Show Must Go On
When a line is forgotten or a piece of scenery falls…and things don’t go the way we planned, we keep the show going. I went to my second grader’s Purim play this week and I did not expect to be so emotional. It wasn’t perfect. A crown slid down over someone’s eyes. A girl forgot
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Shana Rishona: The Three Essentials
You’re building a foundation over the next few years–these three areas are the core of it. Dearest Newlywed, Shana rishona isn’t a year. It’s a foundation. I heard from Rabbi Tatz that shana rishona is the first ten years — and honestly, that framing changes everything. There’s no rush to “get it right,” but there
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From Pest to Peace: A Diary of Overcoming Pinworms
Don’t panic. If you discover your child is itchy and has pinworms symptoms, this is what you can expect. 1:57am Number one, out of sheer humiliation and panic this article is being submitted anonymously. Number two, BCP says they’re the big sister we all need, so of course, at 12:26 a.m. I type “pinworms” into
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Be Prepared to Spend Pesach with Your Family
Are your young married children coming for Pesach? Are you heading to your parents or in-laws? Here’s what you both quietly wish the other knew. by Ella Rosenberg (and her sisters who are hosting their married children) This site is read by 22-year-old newly marrieds and 50+ mothers who are hosting those newly marrieds. Which
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Super Fun & Free (or Low-Cost) Things to Do and Places to Go in NYC & Brooklyn
There’s super cool and fun places to go to entertain your kids in New York…and it doesn’t have to cost a thing. After Jerusalem, my favorite city is New York. Being that the Holy Land is a place I can only visit sometimes, and New York is where I live, I spend my summer days
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