Life Skills For Kids: Should You Let Your 8 Year Old Cook?

The other day I read an article about how they raised kids in the olden days. I am not sure if it is because I am a traditionalist but I love stories about “the good old days.”  If I had my say PBS Masterpiece Theater and “Little House on the Praire” would be the only […]

Mental Health GPS: For Parents In The Queens and Long Island Area

These days, many of us own a GPS for use in our cars.  Wouldn’t it be nice if we had a GPS for other areas of challenge in our lives? If you are a parent with concerns about your child’s behavior at home or at school, you may need help figuring out the best course […]

How To Help Your Kids Help You: Passover Is Over

Passover is over and it was beautiful. It is a great time to spend with family, eat lots of traditional food and to be grateful for the freedom that G-d has granted us. Last night, I thanked my kids for all their help. I said, “Daddy and I were just talking about how much we […]