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Why Do I Lie to Pregnant Women?

When reading all of the advice posts to our editor Debbie about life with two kids last week, I started thinking about what I’d said to her the last time we saw each other. My son was 4 months old, …...

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How Veggie Tales Prompted a Jewish Conversation About God

On a recent road trip, we stopped along the way to refuel–nurse the baby, potty break for the preschooler, and load up on snacks. Right next to the snacks, of course, was a stand filled with DVDs for...

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Valentine’s Day, Like Any Holiday, is Great for the Kids

Growing up, I never really thought much about Valentine’s Day. I’d sign a valentine for every kid in my class, put them in the little boxes we made, and then really enjoy eating the candy I somehow...

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On Boston, Bombs & Lullabies

When my daughter was born, I had time to be intentional about parenting. I chose books, music, classes, even BPA-free sippy cups based on copious research. Now that I’ve got kid #2 in the mix, I don’t...

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Watching TV is Different When You’re a Mom

I admit it: there was a long period of time when Law & Order: SVU was my favorite TV show. I’d set the DVR and watch it every week, giving myself crazy nightmares. But like any good addiction, it...

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When Being with Your Baby is Like Being Alone

Yesterday afternoon I ran some errands with my baby. Being as I live in a neighborhood where it sometimes feels like I know everyone, I bumped into a friend. She asked where I was headed. I explained...

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My Kid Won’t Eat Veggies, But I’m Not to Blame

When my daughter started eating solid foods, we did exactly as the pediatrician said. Start with rice cereal, then move to fruits and vegetables that are yellow & orange, then to fruits and...

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I Can’t Bring Myself to Throw Away the Breast Milk

About four months ago, I stopped pumping. I know. It’s a big deal. I’m a part-time, work-from-home mom, so pumping was something I had to do in order to go out and get in a few hours at the office. …...

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Why This Jewish Mom is Excited for Halloween This Year

Walking down the street here in Brooklyn, we are practically under a Halloween assault. It’s a riot of pumpkins, multicolored cobwebs, skeletons, and scarecrows. My 4-year-old calls out her favorites...

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The Santa Dreidel–It’s a Real Thing

Walking down the street in my neighborhood the other day, I glanced in the window of a shop at their holiday display and saw something that made me stop in my tracks. What was it, you ask? The Santa...

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