Thanksgiving Activity/Decoration: Candy Turkeys
Got a lot of leftover Halloween candy? Trying to get in the mood for Thanksgiving? I have the perfect kid-friendly activity for you! This delicious craft/activity/treat requires just a few ingredients... Read more
Northeast Ohio School Fundraisers Chuck E. Cheese Style
Sometime in the early 1980s, my family walked into ShowBiz Pizza Place and sat down at a long table in front of a stage. It was someone's birthday, and I just barely remember that we received seashell... Read more
Bushel and a Peck: Plan ahead for apple picking in Ohio
Apple picking season is here! Several Northeast Ohio farms prepare for visitors in September. From north to south, I recommend checking out our local apple orchards for a day trip with your child... Read more
One at Camp, One at Home with Identical Twins
This summer I sent one of my daughters, Miriam, to sleep away camp and kept her identical twin, Ilana, home on purpose. Separating them for two weeks of sleep away camp was a strategic move my husb... Read more
Editor's Note: Summer Check-In
While most people are now on summer break, spending days at the pool, parks and going on vacation, family members of the two teachers and 19 children who were killed in the Robb Elementary School shoo... Read more
My Family Summer Bucket List
The start of summer is finally here and I couldn’t be more ready for this season to begin. This winter felt especially long, and even though I work fulltime, there’s just something about summer th... Read more
Our Trip to the Berea Rib Festival
My family and I recently attended the Berea Rib Festival. The weather was gorgeous and the event was fun and tasty. I’m so happy that the weather was amazing because it allowed us to enjoy the f... Read more
Visiting the Maltz Museum's 'Chagall for Children’
For the kickoff weekend, May 15, I took my kids to the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage to visit a new exhibit, “Chagall for Children,” which runs through August 18. The exhibit features 14 inte... Read more
Why Everyone Needs Mom-Friends: The Power of Mom Groups
This time eight years ago, I rolled my double-stroller into a local breastfeeding support group thinking, “I hope my babies nurse well, and the Moms are nice there.” At the time I was a stresse... Read more
My Kid Pushed Another Kid. I’m So Proud.
My nightstand is full of books. I read a lot. They aren’t novels. They aren’t stories and tales I can escape into for entertainment. They are parenting books. OK, maybe there are one or two books ... Read more
