Last weekend, I decided to make the trek out to my parents in West Hempstead for Shabbat because my husband was away in Chicago. Since
“Where are my pictures?” my daughter asked me one day. “What pictures?” I asked. “Well, I can see pictures of me until I’m about 10,
As we approach the end of February, it often starts to feel like winter might never end. Chanukah is a distant memory, you’ve already maxed
People spend the better part of their lives being mothers or fathers, sisters or brothers, children and students, employees or employers and friends. They have
Penina Rybak, MA/CCC-SLP, TSHH, is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the introduction of the iPad® into our world of technology. For Rybak, a practicing pediatric
My kids are old enough to walk home from the bus alone. There is no rulebook that says this; I just decided it on my
Every January, many Americans have one thing in common: a commitment to exercise more in the new year. As adults, it is difficult for many
I am writing about a topic I was hoping I wouldn’t have to revisit, one that I had imagined was closed forever with the emancipation
A large portion of my day was spent imprisoned by a vortex of fuse beads. If you are not familiar with fuse beads, consider yourself
On the second Tuesday of every month, CareOne of Teaneck offers a caregiver support group. Led by Vivian Green Korner, who is a Dementia Care
For many people Chanukah is a non-stop party, with events and celebrations happening every night. Especially if you’re the host, it can feel a little
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