Today’s Table Talk … What News? – Letting Kids Fail
So much going on in the news... can't help but share this one. I'm sure you'll gasp as I did at the story leading the piece. But are any of us too far off that sweet mom? Thinking she was helping her kid? When we cringe at stats concerning parental involvement in the...
Tempering Competition
I learned about a new rule in my brother's house. A rule named and implemented by her kids. Chris, my sister-in-law and dearest friend, became privy to the rule when she took a break from her motherly duties (at that moment, cleaning) to join the kids in an exciting...
A Parent’s Greatest Fear
Last week, I wrote a little something for The New York Times Motherlode blog. I hesitated doing it. For so many reasons. Most of which center on my never, ever, ever wanting to assume anything or do anything that would hurt someone who has walked a road of major pain....
Real Happiness?
Here's a good word from Rabbi Marc Gellman that was shared yesterday in NewsWeek's Daily Beast. Words that encourage us to stop for a moment and define the happiness we pursue and so desperately want for our kids. What kind of happiness do you strive to gain? ......
Opting for Downton Abbey
Last weekend, Jon & I sat down to breathe. As we exhaled, we hit the remote control and searched for some veg t.v. - as in, thoughtless, let’s escape for an hour, mind candy. Downton Abby popped up on the guide. So we decided to see what all the hype is about....
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