Bite Your Tongue

by Emuna Braverman

The benefits of keeping my big mouth shut.

The Other "M" Word

by Emuna Braverman

In our home, this word strikes fear in the hearts of my children.

Women Power

by Emuna Braverman

Young women are starting to defy external pressures and choose allegiance to their inner voice.

Excuses, Excuses

by Emuna Braverman

Cut your spouse some slack.

Silent Married Couple

by Emuna Braverman

Why the couple in the restaurant aren't talking to each other.

Unforgettable

by Emuna Braverman

How do you want to be remembered?

Hard To Say Goodbye

by Emuna Braverman

I thought I'd mastered this letting go business.

Summer Is Coming

by Emuna Braverman

Time for relief or panic?

Preserving Mystery

by Emuna Braverman

A greater openness does not seem to have led to greater marital success.

Choosing Happiness

by Emuna Braverman

The power for happiness is in our hands, and no one else's.

The Overweight Child

by Emuna Braverman

What's a parent to do?

Shavuot and Commencement

by Emuna Braverman

When it comes to accepting the Torah, we can become like conflicted teenagers.

Kids' Day

by Emuna Braverman

Take a moment and appreciate your kid's goodness.

The Perfect Parent

by Emuna Braverman

If they make a mistake, should parents apologize to their children?

Handling In-Laws

by Emuna Braverman

The cardinal rule: Your first loyalty is to your spouse.

Fear of YouTube

by Emuna Braverman

Imagine your life being broadcast online to the world.

Being An In-Law

by Emuna Braverman

Give financial support and keep your mouth shut.

A Good Morning

by Emuna Braverman

When I'm grateful for just not screaming.

MySpace, My Slander

by Emuna Braverman

Today's perpetrator could be tomorrow's victim.

The Dead Zone

by Emuna Braverman

Is your spouse too tired to talk?

Fairy Tale Wedding

by Emuna Braverman

Your wedding should not be the happiest day of your life.

The Wife's Gigabyte Memory

by Emuna Braverman

Elephants are famous for their memories. Among human beings, there's nothing like a wife.

Blame Game

by Emuna Braverman

Is your spouse behaving in a way you find disturbing? The first place to look should be in a mirror.

You (Haven't) Come A Long Way Baby

by Emuna Braverman

There is a new feminist battle to be fought.

Fighting Fair

by Emuna Braverman

Five rules on having a good fight with your spouse.

The Sacred Place

by Emuna Braverman

Too many couples have sacrificed closeness to the call of The Late Show.

Building Fences

by Emuna Braverman

Don't rely on willpower alone to keep your resolutions.

I'm Rooting for Harry

by Emuna Braverman

J.K. Rowling can end the Harry Potter series with hope and optimism, or cynicism and disillusionment. Let's hope she chooses wisely.

Advice from Miss Deitz's Third-Grade Class

by Emuna Braverman

Marriage is about more than giving. It's about putting our spouse's needs constantly and completely before our own.

We're Gonna Have a Ball!

by Emuna Braverman

Funerals can be a powerful force for change.

The Sandwich Generation

by Emuna Braverman

Reaching middle age doesn't have to mean getting squished from our growing children on one side and our aging parents on the other.

Your Red Pen

by Emuna Braverman

We all know the pain and humiliation of being the victim of an unedited speaker.

It's Not About the Diamond

by Emuna Braverman

Presents are nice. Luxurious presents may be nicer. But don't confuse them with real thoughtfulness and caring.

Littering the Holy Land

by Emuna Braverman

Thank God, the streets of Jerusalem are alive once again. There is bustle and energy, hope and joy. And sadly, lots of garbage.

Waste Not

by Emuna Braverman

Putting your leftovers to maximum use.

Respect Your Elders

by Emuna Braverman

No matter what your age, it's never too late to make a difference.

Fashion Statement

by Emuna Braverman

If you don't want to be treated like an object, don't dress like one.

Kvetching

by Emuna Braverman

Complaining isn't just a bad habit. It actually makes the problem worse.

Wrinkles and All

by Emuna Braverman

The pleasures of reaching middle age.

Bonding through Mutual Dislike

by Emuna Braverman

Is gossip really a good way to create relationships?

Getting the Ear of the President

by Emuna Braverman

Everyday you get the opportunity to meet the most important leader of the world. Are you ready?

Starting the New Year Right

by Emuna Braverman

We frequently spend our time on trivial pursuits at the expense of more important ones.

A Fresh Start

by Emuna Braverman

Yom Kippur is one of the most hopeful days of the year.

School Supplies Run Amok

by Emuna Braverman

Mixed with delight and relief on the first day of school is the fear of the dreaded school supply lists.

Just the Two of Us

by Emuna Braverman

There's nothing like a short vacation – just you and your spouse, with no kids – to strengthen your marriage.

Kindness Begins at Home

by Emuna Braverman

Why do we feel proud of ourselves for cooking for an acquaintance who just gave birth and burdened by making dinner for our families?

Not in the Mood

by Emuna Braverman

It's the giving that counts, not the feeling.

Warmth on the Glacier

by Emuna Braverman

Jewish unity in Alaska.

Unimaginable Perseverance

by Emuna Braverman

Brooke Ellison is a quadriplegic, paralyzed from the neck down, and she's running for NY State senator.

19 Minutes a Day

by Emuna Braverman

Is that enough time to let your child know he or she is a top priority?