Parenting

The parent was so irate that she called the teacher at home. The mother couldn’t believe Lily Eskelsen would require her fourth-grader to read a 250-page book in one day.

By Jill Miller Zimon

Being Jewish, I love that my kids learn and understand that Chanukah and all the Jewish holidays are special unto themselves and best when not combined

What kind of container should be used to quench a little one’s thirst? There are many choices from bottles to cup and in between for infants and toddlers. read more

FOLKLORE

If you get wet, sit in a draft or forget to wear a hat, you’ll catch a cold.
To protect yourself from getting and spreading a

As little girls, we think about how life will look when we grow up. Most times, this image comes to mind: a house, a two-car garage, a career, a spouse

It doesn’t take a special parent to turn a Down Syndrome diagnosis from a challenge into a blessing. It takes a positive and loving attitude that affects other family members,

Accidents happen. It’s what happens after the accident that can turn a bad experience into something out of a parent’s nightmare. read more

Prevention and Care

Letting go means different things to families. Growth. Independence. Opportunities. No arena is more challenging for parents than entrusting their child’s well-being to others. read more