Simple Ways To Parent Without Anger: Reflections

After I give a class, I always reflect and sometimes even obsess over whether I gave over the information clearly and in an organized fashion. I have gone to many parenting lectures where I have come out feeling inadequate. So I worry, have I inspired and encouraged the participants or made them feel discouraged? Last […]

How To Help Your Kids Help You: We Are Moving Right Along

We had a gorgeous day in Cleveland and I wanted to report on our Spring/Passover Cleaning: Garage: Done. Can you say that a garage looks beautiful? It has been swept, organized and hosed down! A shout out to my husband and two youngest kids. Pantry closet: Done. Threw away: Old canned food Old art projects […]

Empathy For Kids: How To Manage A Hospital Visit

My son had some minor surgery this past month. His salivary gland had become clogged and he developed a mucocele on his mouth. In laymen terms, he  had a bubble on his lip which he named Bobby. He was very proud of this bubble and used it to gross out his siblings and friends. It […]