Drew Himmelstein Drew Himmelstein is a former J. reporter who writes about education, families and Jewish life. She lives with her husband and two sons. Recent Stories Oct 11, 2021 Want rave reviews for dinner? Let your kids choose. Sep 13, 2021 I’m pro-choice, I’m a parent, and I know what I can handle Aug 23, 2021 My kids roam the neighborhood, and that's good for everyone Jul 27, 2021 Summer is a real page-turner in my book-happy family Jun 28, 2021 As if Covid wasn’t enough, my new nightmare is ticks Jun 1, 2021 ‘Honor system’ on masks puts my young kids at peril Apr 26, 2021 Stop packing lunches! It makes life better for everyone Mar 30, 2021 Another Covid summer, a whole new set of parenting questions Mar 4, 2021 Is my birthday boy getting too used to being isolated? Feb 4, 2021 A talk with my dad, screenwriter of ‘My Name Is Sara’ Jan 6, 2021 My kids want to know: Are fairies real? Are Jedi? What about bats? Dec 7, 2020 Since when are the Berenstain Bears evangelical Christians? Nov 13, 2020 Parenting through this pandemic Thanksgiving Oct 20, 2020 Even my 4-year-old knows more than our leaders Sep 22, 2020 First day of school — a new state, new anxieties Aug 14, 2020 I’m baffled by the books my kids love — and thrilled Jul 30, 2020 Our national shame: Why are our schools being left to fend for themselves? Jul 2, 2020 We love our kid’s school, but it perpetuates an unfair system Jun 4, 2020 A lovely return home, but in Maine my kids ran free May 4, 2020 Escaping NYC for more space in Maine — and the best bagel ever Next Page