Articles from Nicki Gilbert

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an antique painting of moses shortly after striking the rock. the israelites crouch down with jugs to collect water.

Columns, Passover, Holidays, Jewish Life, Parenting

Like Moses, a mother beset by a flock of whiners

by Nicki Gilbert April 17, 2017

a boy cradles a Torah scroll in front of the wall

Columns, Jewish Life, Parenting

Worries melt away after unforgettable Israel bar mitzvah

by Nicki Gilbert March 10, 2017

Picture of columnist Nicki Gilbert

Columns, Jewish Life, Parenting

Parenting a teen is tricky, and often a little bit messy

by Nicki Gilbert February 4, 2017February 1, 2017

Columns, Kids & Family, Parenting

My 7-year-old son asked: Is it hard to be a mom?

by Nicki Gilbert December 23, 2016January 29, 2017

Columns, Parenting

An adventurous spirit, from his crib to his teens

by Nicki Gilbert November 18, 2016January 29, 2017

Columns, Kids & Family, Parenting

Goodnight ritual is just as sweet as apples and honey

by Nicki Gilbert October 14, 2016January 29, 2017

Columns, Kids & Family, Parenting

In new school year, making room to lie still and just breathe

by Nicki Gilbert September 9, 2016January 29, 2017

Columns, Parenting

Camp kids leave behind untouched banana and lonely younger sibling

by Nicki Gilbert August 11, 2016February 3, 2017

Columns, Parenting

Mom, is crocodile kosher? A curious question in the wild heart of South Africa

by Nicki Gilbert July 14, 2016February 3, 2017

Columns, Kids & Family, Parenting

The penance and joy of funfests, ball gamesand school plays

by Nicki Gilbert June 9, 2016February 3, 2017