I'd like to talk about education. And I know what you're thinking. You're right - I'm not a teacher, or any sort of professional educator at all. I'm just a mother raising her kids as best as she can. But hear me out. I've learned, over this past decade of raising my children, that I… Continue reading What Really Is Education?
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There’s a war in Israel, and I’m not at the rallies
“How are you doing?” my friend asks me, “I mean, with everything that's going on…” I pause for a moment. “I’m fine, Boruch Hashem.” I muster. “Really, more or less the usual.” Honestly, I'm not really following what's going on. That is, what's going on outside of my never-ending and all-encompassing role of mothering my… Continue reading There’s a war in Israel, and I’m not at the rallies
The Gift of Children is going to print!
Dear friends, Five years have passed since I started this blog. At that point we had four children; last year we were blessed with our seventh beautiful treasure. And I know that without this blog, it wouldn’t be the same. Time and again, I have returned to the words I wrote, to the ideas that… Continue reading The Gift of Children is going to print!
Is it rude and close-minded? Or is it something else?
What my children taught me about the power of an exclusively Jewish education.
Maybe I’m Not Good Enough to be a Parent
I don't feel prepared for this. It’s one thing to raise toddlers, who basically need food, sleep, and a generous dose of love. But now it’s getting more complex.
Why I’ll Never Again Be Ashamed of My Mommy Brain
The kids are finally heading back to real school.Sigh of relief, anyone? It’s been a long summer.I don’t know if my summer was longer or shorter because of the crazy thing that I did. Listen to this: I ran a day camp in my own house. If you thought you remembered me saying I’m NOT… Continue reading Why I’ll Never Again Be Ashamed of My Mommy Brain
Finding Strength within the Chaos
It felt like a lose-lose situation. Staying home was risky for our sanity. But leaving the house as it was seemed like a pretty bad idea too. Cabin fever won out, and we went.