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Drew Himmelstein

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.

King Friday: a benevolent monarch who also holds referenda regarding such crucial issues as playground equipment
Posted inColumns

Making sense of ‘Daniel Tiger,’ ‘Babar’ and our kids’ other baffling TV universes

Drew Himmelstein by Drew Himmelstein January 12, 2018March 23, 2018
Children exploring the Brooklyn Children’s Museum
(Photo/Flickr-Brooklyn Children’s Museum CC BY 2.0)
Posted inColumns

In kid-friendly Brooklyn, realizing the parenting resources missing from S.F.

Drew Himmelstein by Drew Himmelstein December 11, 2017December 11, 2017
(Photo/Flickr-mrbyte CC BY 2.0)
Posted inColumns

It’s hard to make friends when we keep moving on

Drew Himmelstein by Drew Himmelstein October 24, 2017October 26, 2017
a pair of little kid feet standing on the pavement
Posted inColumns

Separating out the toddler from the little human

Drew Himmelstein by Drew Himmelstein October 4, 2017October 3, 2017
Summer camp is about fun and games — for some.
Posted inColumns

Reliving childhood camp memories through resistant son

Drew Himmelstein by Drew Himmelstein August 3, 2017August 7, 2017
a little boy in a baseball cap in a field
Posted inColumns, Kids & Family, Jewish Life, Parenting

After 10 years in S.F., staying afloat in Midwest is a walk in the park

Drew Himmelstein by Drew Himmelstein June 17, 2017June 19, 2017
hands with pink nailpolish practice chest compressions on a CPR dummy on the floor
Posted inColumns, Kids & Family, Jewish Life, Parenting

As my son watched, a stranger’s life was in my hands

Drew Himmelstein by Drew Himmelstein May 15, 2017
a panoramic shot of the park on a beautiful day
Posted inColumns, Kids & Family, Jewish Life, Parenting

Learning to enjoy the small things while they’re little

Drew Himmelstein by Drew Himmelstein April 4, 2017April 4, 2017
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Posted inColumns, Kids & Family, Jewish Life, Parenting

How to ignore the parent-shaming — and your kids

Drew Himmelstein by Drew Himmelstein March 3, 2017March 3, 2017
A squirrel on a branch staring into the camera
Posted inKids & Family, Jewish Life, Parenting

If my 4-year-old prefers daddy over me, that’s OK … right?

Drew Himmelstein by Drew Himmelstein January 24, 2017

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