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Even my 4-year-old knows more than our leaders

Drew Himmelstein by Drew Himmelstein October 20, 2020
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The new normal is not normal, but the kids seem all right

by Julie Levine September 25, 2020
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First day of school — a new state, new anxieties

Drew Himmelstein by Drew Himmelstein September 22, 2020September 22, 2020
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My favorite family dishes are an anchor in turbulent times

by Julie Levine September 16, 2020
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I’m baffled by the books my kids love — and thrilled

Drew Himmelstein by Drew Himmelstein August 14, 2020
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Here’s everything I haven’t done during the pandemic

by Julie Levine August 3, 2020August 4, 2020
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Our national shame: Why are our schools being left to fend for themselves?

Drew Himmelstein by Drew Himmelstein July 30, 2020July 30, 2020
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Will there ever be another family summer like this one?

by Julie Levine July 9, 2020
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Can we raise our child Jewish without a hard commitment?

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler July 7, 2020
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We love our kid’s school, but it perpetuates an unfair system

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