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7 Reasons Parenting a Toddler is an Exercise in Insanity
Jerry Seinfeld once said that “a two-year-old is kind of like having a blender, but you don’t have a top for it.” And that phrase is permanently etched into my mind. Have truer words ever been spoken about toddlers? Because he’s right, of course. We all have to be slightly mad to get through the…
Motherhood – Too Much Over Sharing?
When watching movies, television shows or reading novels, I always wondered how authors could gloss over the every day trials and tribulations of being a human being. Why didn’t the main character ever get plagued with a migraine? How come protagonists never complained of stomach cramps? Why couldn’t a romantic lead ever interrupt a pivotal…
Dreidel Game for Kids
Perhaps the best-known Jewish toy, the dreidel–a spinning top traditionally made of wood–has a place in the homes of Jewish children around the world. Most often played for chocolate coins called “gelt,” or M&Ms for those whose sweet tooth overrules concern for historical accuracy, the dreidel reminds Jews of the Hanukkah story’s miracle of the oil.
A Mother’s Day Tribute
Sunday is Mothers Day. This Mothers Day 2010, I am a Blogger for the first time, which means I can profess my love for my mom TO THE WORLD! Mama I love you. You have been my best friend for the past 35 years. In fact, I will show you now for the first time, in honor of Mothers Day, my tribute to you and dad in my upcoming book:
How to Date a Single Dad
When you date a single dad, you get to glance into a possible future and see for yourself if he will make a good father for your children, should you two decide to have any. Dating a single dad is not for every woman. Single dads may be looking for a woman to replace their ex, or they could be looking for a good time to fill the weekends when they don’t have their children. Other single dads are looking for a relationship, and a woman who can accept the fact that he is a father first. Women with a child or children of their own will have the additional questions and challenges of discovering how well the children will get along.