Family

Our challenge is to do the most with the hand we were dealt. How others play their cards is of no relevance to us.

Parenting

5 Simple Ways To Gain Your Child’s Cooperation

by Adina Soclof, MS. CCC-SLP

How to encourage your kids to help.

Kosher Recipes

Cheesecake Galore!

Oreo Cookie, Ooey Gooey Caramel Toffee Cheesecake, Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake, and a few other treats like Brookies, Raspberry Coconut Bars and Strawberry Semi-Freddo.

Kosher Recipes

Shavuot Menu Your Family will Love

by Paula Shoyer

A variety of delicious contemporary recipes with a smidge of indulgence.

PODCAST

PODCAST: Anxiety, Worry, and Letting Go

Author Chana Studley on staying present and not obsessing over the future or past.

Kosher Recipes

Healthy & Easy to Make Dairy Shavuot Menu

Soup, salads and fish, plus yummy dessert.

Mom with a View

Love and Criticism

If we see someone we care about engaging in self-destructive behavior, we need to speak up. But how and when makes all the difference in the world.

Mom with a View

Two Positive Stories about Orthodox Jews

What happened in Costco and the local kosher market.

Heart of the Matter

Taking Care of Mother

by Michelle Halle, LCSW

I couldn’t face the degree of my mother’s debility. She had been my rock and now the roles were reversed.

Kosher Recipes

Top Food Trends for 2019

Cutting edge kosher recipes the whole family will enjoy.

PODCAST

PODCAST: Successfully Parenting the ADD Child

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

Mom with a View

Bragging on Facebook

Admit it: we enjoy the honor and praise we get after posting something about our good deeds.

Parenting

5 Ways Judaism Honors Mothers

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Mothers are honored all year round in Jewish tradition.

Marriage

Marriage Advice from Woman Married 67 Years

by Sarah Pachter

The unstoppable Leona Fallas has loads of marriage advice, some of it unconventional.

Mom with a View

What Kate Wore

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

Parenting

Catch the Good in Your Child and Watch it Grow

by Chaya Stark

No matter how challenging your child is, the more you focus on the good the more good you will see.

Marriage

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

by Valerie Greenfeld

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

Heart of the Matter

Hindi Krinsky’s Passion Inspires Thousands of Children

by Ronda Robinson

Even after her tragic death last year at age 32, a passionate Long Island teacher is keeping the flame of education burning bright for thousands of children across America.

Mom with a View

Not In Control

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

Mom with a View

Making Pesach

Why I love preparing for Passover.

Parenting

Helping Your Explosive Child

by Chaya Stark

Practical tools and skills to help your child regulate emotions.

Parenting

A Lion King Passover

by Six13

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

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.

Kosher Recipes

Exotic Healthy Passover Recipes

by Chava Dumas

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

Kosher Recipes

Splurge Worthy Passover Desserts Good Enough for All Year

Not just for chocolate lovers.

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.

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?

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

Every Joyous Occasion is Different

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

Parenting

5 Jewish Bedtime Rituals to Try Today

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

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

Kosher Recipes

Passover Cooking: Getting Started

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

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

Negative Online Comments

You’re in the swamp – be careful.

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.

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.

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.

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

by Grateful Daughter of a Cancer Patient

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

Heart of the Matter

Thank You Doctor

When I was a child my father had prostate cancer.

Mom with a View

Delegating Kindness

Some things we should optimally do ourselves.

PODCAST

PODCAST: Soup’s On!

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

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.

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

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