Family Life
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How To Win Your Husband’s Love
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We can only win by playing the roles Hashem originally intended for us. Whether a woman is married for a day, a decade, or half a century, there’s nothing she wants more than for her husband to love her. We know this not from the plethora of marriage books on the mainstream market. We know this
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I’m Really Sorry: How to Teach Your Child to Apologize Sincerely
Sorry doesn’t help if a person mutters it quickly and walks away. There are better ways to make one person feel better and the other regret it. Yom Kippur is the one majestic day of the year on which we’re absolved of all our sins. But, the Torah cautions that only one who sought and
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The Story of One Mom: Parenting My Daughter from 7,000 Miles Away
There are mothers of all types, and every bond is unique. Hear the unique story of one foster parent who forged an unbreakable bond with a daughter, even from another continent. When my friend called me up and asked me to write about unconventional motherhood, I was taken aback. Why did I come to mind?
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How Do I Get My Baby to Have an Early Bedtime?
Is late bedtime a problem in your home? Wish you knew how to get your baby or toddler to sleep on a routine schedule? When my twins were newborns, we’d do bedtime when my husband came home at night at about 10. He’d help me bathe and PJ them, I’d nurse them, and then we
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How to Make a DIY Mosaic Vase
Have a Cracked or Chipped Plate? Turn it Into a Different, Beautiful Mosaic Creation. August is just one of those months that I absolutely love. It brings with it those long lazy summer days and fun family gatherings–and weddings! The idea for this vase came about when I saw the beautiful China plate that my
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Is it Mommy Camp Time? How One Mom Spends Her Summer with the Kids
If you’ll be keeping your kids home this summer, you can look forward to lots of memorable days (even if they’re not perfect!) of mommy camp. Whether you just need to entertain your children between camp and school, or whether you’ve decided to keep them home for an entire half of summer as I do,
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5 Ways to Save on Back to School Shopping
Ever feel like you’re spending a small fortune to get your kids ready for school each year? You’re not wrong. With new shoes, backpacks, uniforms, and a long list of supplies (including those binders!), it can be an expensive season. But it doesn’t have to break your bank account. In fact, when it comes to
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What’s a Bored Jar? Here’s Why You Need One for Your Kids
There isn’t a mom that doesn’t hear, “Ma, I’m bored…” at least multiple times a day. You can make the ‘Bored Jar’ a solution for your child or family. A few years ago I saw the idea for creating a “Bored Jar” all over Pinterest. Bored Jars are for kids who are, well, bored. I
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10 Must-Know Tips for Parents Over Summer Vacation
Kids home for too many days on end? Make those summer vacation days enjoyable for both of you and maintain a great attitude. Sometimes, a parent’s feeling towards summer vacation can be the opposite of their child’s. If your child thinks, “I never want it to end!,” a parent could think, “When will it end?…
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New Baby? Make Sure Your Baby is Safe with This Nanny Checklist.
If you’re considering hiring a baby nurse/nanny to help care for your newborn, be vigilant and make sure you and your agency have taken care of these essential responsibilities. I called the owner of a reputable nanny agency to learn: What should we expect from a referring agency? And what is our responsibility to do?
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