After 21 Years of Infertility, a First Time
My neighbor Leah became a mom for the first time 3 years ago after 21 years of infertility. Earlier today I saw Leah walking quickly down the street. but when she saw me she backtracked, gave me a hug, and gushed, “I’m so excited! I have my first parent-teacher conference in Tiferet’s gan! I’m covered […]
Read MoreHow Many People Can You Make Happy at One Time? by Sarah Chana Radcliffe
You can’t please everybody all the time and this is particularly true in family life. One child loves your spaghetti dinner while another one hates pasta. The children are happily and productively making messes while a spouse needs a clean and orderly environment. The young ones want to go here but the older ones want […]
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A Year Without Mom A”H
I’m surprised by the renewed gush of grief that’s filling me today, Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan, like blood from a closed over wound unexpectedly unscabbed. A year ago this month, on the 18th of Cheshvan, my beloved mother passed away a few hours after suffering a major stroke in her sleep at the age of 77. […]
Read MoreAUTISM, HOMEMADE HELP! Interview with Shoshana Levin Fox
Dr. Shoshana Levin Fox is a noted autism specialist who has spent over 35 years working with special needs children. In this hopeful and encouraging interview, she talks about the memorable kids diagnosed with autism and ASD she’s helped over the years as well as her guidelines for parents to best help their kids thrive. […]
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