Family

Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky’s advice for helping children whose attention span doesn't conform to society’s standards.

Parenting

Dear Guilt: A Mother’s Day Letter Every Mother Needs to Read

by Sara Debbie Gutfreund

Ever since my first child was born you’ve been undermining my confidence. Enough is enough.

Bragging on Facebook

by Emuna Braverman

Mom with a View

Parenting

5 Ways Judaism Honors Mothers

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Mothers are honored all year round in Jewish tradition.

Marriage

After Death, Changing My Relationship with My Mother-in-Law

by Valerie Greenfeld

It’s never too late to make the relationship better.

Mom with a View

What Kate Wore

We want to dress like the duchess because she exudes femininity, royalty and dignity.

Mom with a View

Not In Control

A sudden emergency right before Passover gave me a sobering realization.

Rabbi Benjamin Blech

When Your Child is the Wicked Son

by Rabbi Benjamin Blech

We need to have faith not only in the Almighty but faith in our children.

Parenting

A Lion King Passover

by Six13

An inspiring medley from the classic film you’ll want to sing at your Seder.

Kosher Recipes

Exotic Healthy Passover Recipes

by Chava Dumas

Enjoy feeling full of energy and not heavy with extra weight.

Heart of the Matter

My Family’s Unique Cast of Characters at the Passover Seder

by Rabbi Avigdor Goldberger

Each family has its unique cast, but we all share the same story that stretches back three thousand years.

Kosher Recipes

Splurge Worthy Passover Desserts Good Enough for All Year

Not just for chocolate lovers.

Kosher Recipes

6 Easy and Unique Passover Recipes

Each one is simple to make, somewhat unique and will be a great addition to your Passover or everyday repertoire.

Mom with a View

Making Pesach

Why I love preparing for Passover.

Heart of the Matter

The Seder Plate: Inside Out

by Talia Rosenbaum

Why is Passover’s centerpiece full of reminders of slavery and suffering, and not freedom?

Parenting

Helping Your Explosive Child

by Chaya Stark

Practical tools and skills to help your child regulate emotions.

Kosher Recipes

Passover Cooking: Getting Started

Kosher for Passover recipes that are fantastic to make ahead and defrost.

Parenting

5 Jewish Bedtime Rituals to Try Today

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Transform your kids’ bedtime routine into a powerful spiritual moment.

Mom with a View

Every Joyous Occasion is Different

Because each situation is unique and needs to be celebrated as such.

Mom with a View

Negative Online Comments

You’re in the swamp – be careful.

At Home in Jerusalem PODCAST

PODCAST: The Busy Parent’s Guide to Quality Time

Rabbi Menachem Nissel on maximizing those moments we have with our children.

Mom with a View

Susceptible to Bribe

We may fool ourselves into stating that we’re impartial but the psychological studies, and the Torah, tell a different story.

Parenting

Using Screen Time with Your Kids

by Adina Soclof, MS. CCC-SLP

Practical suggestions on getting the most out of your child’s screen time.

At Home in Jerusalem PODCAST

PODCAST: Life After Growing Up with a Mentally Ill or Addicted Parent

Dr. Jacob Freedman on becoming the capable, loving parent you wish you had.

Mom with a View

As I Get Older, Time Is Speeding Up

Jewish holidays remind me that time is whizzing by.

Parenting

Failing Our Children: The College Admission Scandal

by Dr. Michael Milobsky

The recent scandal is an extreme example of one of the most sinister demises of our youth: helicopter parenting.

Kosher Recipes

Unique & Fun Recipes for Purim

Including butterscotch blondies with pretzels and peanuts and zesty spiced imitation crab cakes.

Mom with a View

The Amazing Amazon Seller Story

There was a good reason his 28 iPads were all bought overnight.

Kosher Recipes

8 Amazing Dips

Healthy, easy to make and my favorite way to start any meal.

Mom with a View

Delegating Kindness

by Grateful Daughter of a Cancer Patient

Some things we should optimally do ourselves.

Heart of the Matter

Thank You Doctor

When I was a child my father had prostate cancer.

Parenting

The Importance of Play: 8 Ways to Nurture Your Child’s Mental Health

by Adina Soclof, MS. CCC-SLP

We need to bring play back into our children’s lives.

Mom with a View

When was the Last Time You Looked at Your Husband and Beamed?

At a recent class we were all blown away at how the speaker’s wife looked at him.

At Home in Jerusalem PODCAST

PODCAST: Soup’s On!

Chef Jamie Geller dishes about soups that will satisfy the whole family.

Parenting

10 Most Important Things I’ve Learned in Parenting

by Rivki Silver

After ten years of parenting I’ve realized I still don’t know what I’m doing and that’s okay.

Mom with a View

Do You Have the Attention Span to Read this Entire Article?

Social media is wreaking havoc on our ability to concentrate and think.

Marriage

The Myth of What Men Want

by Slovie Jungreis-Wolff

It’s not just physical intimacy; men want emotional intimacy and connection.

Marriage

Secrets to Having a Good Fight

Practical points that are easy to say but a real challenge to implement.

Kosher Recipes

Kids in the Kitchen

Terrific kid-friendly recipes, with or without you.

Mom with a View

Mommy, I’m Bored!

Your child does not need to be entertained every second.

Heart of the Matter

Bubby 2.0

by Mimi Klein

I used to yearn for the perfect Bubby – wise and kind, unshakeable in her faith, kvelling over the grandchildren. But I had Nanny instead.

Mom with a View

Gratitude Journal with a Twist

by Professor Naomi Nechama Klapper, LMHC, MA

I always hesitated counting my blessings – and then something changed.

Parenting

Social Media: Tips for Safe and Meaningful Use

Parents must teach their children how to properly use this potentially dangerous technology.

Kosher Recipes

Super Bowl Food and Fun