Family Life
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Are you (or your Teen) Interested in Calligraphy? Here’s How to Get Started
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My favorite calligraphy instructional videos, practice worksheets, the best pens and more are all right here. It takes some skill and practice, but calligraphy is an art that’s fulfilling and very useful. And, what’s best, you can teach it to yourself! These resources were all useful to me and they should help you get going.
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The Must-Read Guide for The New or Soon-to-Be Mom
I’ve gathered lots of new mom tips over the years, and it’s time to pass them along. Birth order is an amazing thing. I consider myself blessed to be the youngest. Growing up around my supportive married siblings, my matured, softened parents, the adoration of nieces and nephews…it’s molded me to be…well, me. Every youngest
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What to Do When Your Baby’s Diaper Rash Won’t Go Away
Some rashes are more stubborn than the most powerful diaper rash cream. This is what works. For most babies, Balmex and Desitin really does the job and quickly clears up the standard rash. Sometimes, though, diaper rash is more stubborn. These persistent types of rashes might appear when your baby is teething, or if there’s
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Are You Married to a Figment of Your Imagination
Your dream marriage isn’t about changing your husband. There’s a much easier way to make it perfect. Sary’s imaginary husband was very warm and affectionate. He always greeted her with a huge smile and kind words. He bought her the perfect gifts and was so thoughtful. Esther’s imaginary husband always knew just the way to
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Mommy is Davening, but What Are the Kids Doing?
Keep your kids busy (and well fed) all day so you can concentrate on the davening. The men and teens may be out of the house all day, but as a mom of little kids, you have a double task when Yom Kippur comes. Your kids will need you and want you, but you also
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6 Ways to Improve the Language Development of Your Toddler
The way you speak and interact with your child can definitely help when they’re developing their language skills. Here’s how. Speak Slowly This technique sounds too simple to work, however, its value is tremendous. Picture yourself going to a country with an unfamiliar language (for those that are not fluent in Hebrew, you experience this
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Yes! Kids Can Paint Without Any Mess.
In just 3 steps, your kids will be busy painting and having a blast. And cleaning up the paint happens with the snap of your fingers. Looking for another activity to keep busy on Sundays and days off? Most kids love to paint but most moms don’t love the mess. So here’s the way we
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BFF: 5 Ways to Help Your Preschooler Make Friends at School
Even if you’re not there with her, your interactions with your child could encourage her to form new relationships and make friends At my daughter’s kindergarten orientation this year, she was surprised to discover that, due to a grade rearrangement, some of her friends from the year before wouldn’t be in her class anymore. In
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Searching for New Reads For Your Children and Teens? We’ve Got a Few.
Nothing keeps kids busy during downtime like a good book. We’ve got book reviews for some great reads for kids and teens (and little ones too)! The summer may be over, but kids always need a good book on their night table. And throughout the summer, Y. Berman, a high school senior, has been reviewing
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It’s the Million Dollar Question: How Do We Get our Children to Listen to Us?
Look inside your “mom’s toolbox” and discover the secrets of cooperation. Unfortunately there is no magic answer to getting kids to listen to us. But take a peek in the toolbox. These tools are based on leading parenting experts; but more so, they’ve been tossed around a brainstorming session with some moms based on what
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