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May 16 2013
How I Got My Toddler to Poo in the Potty
We’ve all heard horror stories about potty learning. From ill-timed accidents to elaborate bribes, teaching (“training”) children how to use the potty turns even the most sensible people into frantic angry shut-ins. I bought into the hype reading “three day … Continue reading →
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May 14 2013
The Book of Ruth–A Story Close to this Convert’s Heart
Conversion to Judaism is a profound thing. Stepping into the ritual waters has a ripple effect on everyone close to you, for better or worse. My decision to convert was met with long blank stares masking mountains of internal dialogue. … Continue reading →
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May 9 2013
Mamaleh’s Day Gifts: What Tamara Wants
Need some Mother’s Day gift inspiration? We’re asking our contributing editors the three things they want (and the one thing they can’t actually buy). Here’s what Tamara Reese is hoping for this year. 1. Smitten Kitchen Cookbook I am so tired … Continue reading →
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Apr 12 2013
You Can’t Shame a Woman into Breastfeeding
“I want to be a part of the sisterhood of women who use their breasts to give life. I want to redeem myself. I want to try again. I want to know that I am not broken.” Kim Simon’s story … Continue reading →
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Mar 29 2013
Peed on Passover
After a really fun family seder, I was beaming with pride as I cleaned up some puzzles on the floor. My firstborn was running the house naked waiting for the baby to be done in the bath. A split second … Continue reading →
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Mar 22 2013
Friday Night: Do Passover Your Own Way
Passover is my favorite Jewish holiday. A meal and story followed by an entire week of daily (albeit minimal) sacrifices made in mindful celebration of our ancestors’ exodus from Egypt. Admittedly I can’t pass up an opportunity to smear horseradish … Continue reading →
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Feb 22 2013
Happy Purim Birthday to My Son
February used to be just a short month in the middle of winter. It was pretty uneventful, cold and usually over in a flash. When I converted to Judaism I remember thinking how nice it was that February held one … Continue reading →
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Jan 25 2013
Friday Night: Too Tired for Shabbat?
Lately, I have been desperately seeking Shabbat. At least I think I am and then I wonder if I’m just wishing the week away. Wishing away another seven days of snow and cold; tantrums and snotty noses. During the week, … Continue reading →
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Jan 15 2013
What I Learned from My 2012 Bucket List
We’re now well into January and I’m just getting around to my reflections on last year. While I’m always excited to welcome the new, last year was so profound I wanted to soak it all in for a bit. If … Continue reading →
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Dec 13 2012
I Chickened Out of Preschool
This past summer, my husband and I decided to send our toddler to Jewish preschool. We agonized over our budget to see if we could make it work. I read up on gentle separation techniques and ordered him a backpack. … Continue reading →
