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Dec 11 2012
Mom Stays In the Picture: Hanukkah Edition
One of the most popular posts of late on the Huffington Post was one by Allison Tate about moms staying in the picture. Her piece has been shared almost seven hundred thousand times not only because it was powerful and … Continue reading →
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Dec 5 2012
How My Toddler’s Adjusting to Life With Two
My toddler is slowly but surely adjusting to his new baby brother. I try hard to foresee battles before they ensue and we’re slowly getting back to our old dynamic. I’m getting used to taking two kids everywhere and I’ve … Continue reading →
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Nov 28 2012
Ten MORE Tips for Life With Two
Earlier this week our editor Debbie Kolben asked for some advice dealing with her daughter’s adjustment to being a big sister. Yesterday Carla gave her ten tips, and here are ten more. Oh Debbie, I am so sorry you’ve fallen … Continue reading →
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Nov 21 2012
How Do You Teach Thanksgiving to Kids?
I can remember as a teenager sitting around the Thanksgiving table and being asked to say what I was grateful for. I rolled my eyes in protest of such a trivial exercise and rattled off a list of things I … Continue reading →
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Nov 5 2012
The Killing at the Pittsburgh Zoo
Sunday afternoon a 2-year-old was killed at our zoo in Pittsburgh after falling into the Painted Dog exhibit. The words “mauled to death” almost made me sick as tears welled up in my eyes. I take my kids to that … Continue reading →
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Nov 2 2012
Saturday Morning Breakfast Traditions: Challah French Toast!
Right now we have two adults and one picky toddler eating solid foods in our house and on Friday night, we always have lots of left over challah. One of our family traditions is to make challah French toast on … Continue reading →
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Oct 4 2012
Two Isn’t So Bad, Really
You know who’s screwed Jordana, you are! I had a lot of fears about my firstborn’s reaction to a new baby. We did everything we could to prepare him and I believe much of it was a success, particularly the … Continue reading →
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Oct 3 2012
How to Name a Child
Naming another human being is a tremendous obligation. It is the first of many duties of a parent and the name you choose will grace your child from the moment they are born. It is how you as parents will … Continue reading →
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Sep 12 2012
Birth Story: Back Labor, No Meds & A Beautiful Boy
Here’s a beautiful slideshow made by contributing editor Tamara Reese of her second child’s birth. Read below for the full story. I woke to my toddler calling for me over the monitor at 9 a.m. the morning of August 27th. … Continue reading →
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Sep 11 2012
One Very Good Reason to Support Kveller
Kveller.com depends on donations from people like you to cover 85% of its operating budget. This High Holiday season, we’ll be highlighting some of the voices of the Kveller community and asking for your support. I stumbled upon Kveller shortly after … Continue reading →