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An 1869 portrait of a fairy by Sophie Gengembre Anderson.

Parenting

My kids want to know: Are fairies real? Are Jedi? What about bats?

We’ve been watching a lot of family movies over our extended winter break, and my children have questions. Regarding “Home Alone”: Do the robbers really…
By Drew Himmelstein Jan 6, 2021
Annie Lumerman and baby Noah during the workday. Her office doubles as a nursery so she takes breaks to feed and hold him in the rocking chair.

Kids & Family

Pandemic babies sweeten an uncertain world

She’s stuck at home during a pandemic, but Chabad Emeryville rebbetzin Menucha Blank doesn’t mind. She’s got something to keep her occupied. “The best…
By Maya Mirsky Jan 4, 2021
Julie Levine's kids during an earlier stage in her parenting journey.

Parenting

As I exit J., here is what I’ve learned about everything 

Our youngest, now in his senior year of high school, recently turned 18. He’s spending his year thinking about his next chapter, and, in many ways, I am,…
By Julie Levine Dec 14, 2020
Game designer Max Fefer based Hanukkah Goblins on Eric Kimmel’s classic children’s book, "Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins." (Art/Kali Hayes, KH Illustration)

Hanukkah

Take on the Hanukkah goblins in Oakland designer’s new tabletop game

If you’re looking for something to do during the long nights of Hanukkah under lockdown, how about becoming a goblin with a sufganiyot launcher? That’s…
By Maya Mirsky Dec 8, 2020
From the cover of "The Berenstain Bears: God Bless Our Country"

Parenting

Since when are the Berenstain Bears evangelical Christians?

At our local library, they have stowed away all the toys in the children’s section and ended in-person story time. But they still let you in for half an…
By Drew Himmelstein Dec 7, 2020
Susan Katz is an author and founder of ConnectingAuthors. (Photo/Courtesy Katz)

Talking With ...

Q&A: A writer who helps kids calm racing minds

Whether giving presentations to students or workshops for teachers, Susan Katz, 49, strives to convey the transformational power and joy of reading. The…
By Liz Harris Dec 7, 2020
an empty park bench on a path near some trees

Parenting

My much-needed, spontaneous pandemic chill-out

I was never a fan of giving the kids timeouts when they were little. I didn’t think putting them in a room by themselves taught them anything about their…
By Julie Levine Nov 18, 2020
image of men wearing kippahs

Mixed & Matched

Is it reasonable to expect to marry my Orthodox boyfriend?

Dear Dawn: Can I first say how impactful and helpful I have found your writing? I am a non-Jew in a relationship with a Jewish man. I love him, and his…
By Dawn Kepler Nov 17, 2020
A Thanksgiving cornucopia with fruit, gourds, etc.

Parenting

Parenting through this pandemic Thanksgiving

There will be four people at my Thanksgiving table: my husband, my two children and me. They’re the same people I sit down to dinner with every night. And…
By Drew Himmelstein Nov 13, 2020
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