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“I lost another tooth!” my 8-year-old daughter shrieked as she ran towards me with the little bloody specimen. I pretended not to gag (I survived as a pre-med student for two semesters before dropping out, following a gruesome dissection lab Continue reading When Grandma Ruins the Tooth Fairy… Twice (Published in Kveller)
Here’s a news flash: You can’t choose your in-laws any more than they can choose you. Many rationalize that after the wedding tensions will dissipate. If that were true, the terms “monster-in-law” and “bridezilla” would not exist, and we would Continue reading 5 Ways To Reduce In-Law Related Anxiety (Published in The Huffington Post)
I’m sending my son off to college at the end of the summer. I’m trying not to be a wreck and hope that lots of what I taught him these past 18 years will stick. I’m also hoping that lots Continue reading 4 Inspiring Life Lessons I Learned From My Teenage Son (Published in The Huffington Post)
When my kids were little they attended Jewish preschools where volunteering was mandatory. How can volunteering be mandatory? Simple. We had designated dates to be “mystery reader” and “Shabbat parent,” which involved saying a prayer, lighting candles, and supplying juice Continue reading What I Learned From Volunteering At My Temple (Published in Kveller)
While hibernating this past frigid winter, I made peace with the realization that middle school politics lay the foundation for navigating adult friendships. We tell our teens to surround themselves with true friends who promote positivity and healthy self-esteem. Shouldn’t Continue reading 3 Ways To Avoid Toxic Friendships (Published In The Huffington Post)