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Jewish parenting

a door at the end of a plain hallway is a ajar
Posted inColumns

Virginia Woolf was right. I deserve a room of my own. (The kids can share one.)

Drew Himmelstein by Drew Himmelstein May 29, 2019

When I shared a one-bedroom San Francisco apartment with my husband and two children, I had a recurring dream in which I discovered a hidden room. First, I would notice […]

blonde, cheery beverly stands in a loud sweater with arms akimbo
Posted inKids & Family

I’m a proud Jewish mom — but I reject the ‘Jewish mom’ stereotype

by Julie Levine November 9, 2018November 9, 2018
(Photo/pexels.com CC0)
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How I dug out of my son’s 3-day stand

Drew Himmelstein by Drew Himmelstein September 26, 2018
Posted inKids & Family

A year of parenting in NYC — it’s a helluva town

Drew Himmelstein by Drew Himmelstein August 3, 2018
Julie Levine's daughter
Posted inColumns

She used to ask about fairies. Now she’s ready to fly.

by Julie Levine May 21, 2018May 21, 2018
Finally asleep. Thank God!
Posted inColumns

As a new parent, I craved routine

Drew Himmelstein by Drew Himmelstein May 4, 2018
Morah Kathy with Nicki Gilbert’s children at Gan Mah Tov Preschool in 2014
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My kids’ preschool teacher left an impression and beautiful legacy

by Nicki Gilbert April 27, 2018April 27, 2018
(Photo/Flickr-Lucélia Ribeiro CC BY-SA 2.0)
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The games people play — and the ones my 5-year-old inflicts on them

Drew Himmelstein by Drew Himmelstein April 9, 2018April 9, 2018
"The Circumcision of Isaac," Regensburg Pentateuch, ca. 1300
Posted inColumns

Am I not allowed to know how to convert my child?

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler March 20, 2018
A student at Tehiyah Day School in El Cerrito participating in the National School Walkout, March 14, 2018. (Courtesy/Tehiyah Day School)
Posted inOpinion

Watching my 9-year-old protest school shootings gave me hope for the future

Shaun Kozolchyk by Shaun Kozolchyk March 19, 2018March 23, 2018

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