Practical

After all the hard work of labor and recovery, having a brit only eight days later can be overwhelming.

It was 4 in the morning, and the whole house was quiet and asleep. I sat alone on a couch in the living room, silently sobbing with a frantic baby in my arms. A few weeks into motherhood found me exhausted, bewildered and unable to breastfeed.

Hadn’t she also used Shira’s help in taking care of him? Hadn’t she been relieved when they were “playing together,” leaving her off the hook for a while?

Siblings. How do we understand the intense rivalry intertwined with unwavering loyalty

These 7 Jewish parenting principles can help you go from bearish to bullish on your best long-term investment.

Ready or not, as Mom, I had to address the tragedy.

What can your newborn do, and what can’t he? What’s normal, and what’s not? What should I expect of this baby’s abilities?

The tone of our voice carries strong messages. Children hear the nuances of our voice, and their emotions are affected by them.

The personal well-being of a single child is far more important than the lesson plan for the entire class.

To an outsider, another person’s success often looks easy, as if it were the mere luck of the draw. But a closer look reveals a clear goal, together with tremendous amounts of faith, strength, courage and hard work—a life of complicated decisions that result in an abundance of blessings

“Aha,” I said. “They, too, have it. A Vitamin N deficiency. They don’t get enough of the ‘N’ word.” She sighed and smiled wearily. “Yes, that’s it.”

As educators and parents, there’s a great deal we can do to help kids develop their natural sense of awe.

Some days, I feel like I am nursing her all the time, and doubt and fear creep into the back of my mind

Smiling and loving are related; they are both activities of harmony and unity. Both bring people together, melting away differences and conflict.

My 11-year-old son is absolutely fascinated by fire. So fascinated that he grabs every opportunity to strike a match.

Parents are often so intent on teaching that they overlook a critical aspect of education: the teaching strategy.

Was I really doing something wrong by wanting a few potato chips?