The popular band Shlock Rock will be appearing at Temple Emeth on New Year’s Day from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. The concert, which is a

According to police, a suspicious box was left in front of Congregation Beth Sholom in Teaneck on December 23 to create a scare. A bomb

I am not sure who invented marriage. You take two people from two different families, two different backgrounds, two different ways of being raised and,

I seriously dread Parent-Teacher conferences. And I say this as a teacher (I teach high school English at a local mesifta.) As a parent, I

We have all been there: The friend whom your child begs to have over. The friend who also likes dried fruit! The friend who also

As both a parent and educator, I find myself using the phrase, “What’s your plan?” countless times throughout the week. Whether in response to my

Chanukah is such a wonderful holiday for families, but often there is a struggle  balancing the expectation of presents with the origin of Chanukah—the miracles

Waking up in the middle of the night to the dreaded words, “My bed is wet,” or finding a pile of wet pajamas tucked in

How can you get the most out of Parent-Teacher conferences? First of all, go. The competition for your time is fierce, but investing time in

I lucked out for winter break last year. In my last trimester of pregnancy, it was too risky for me travel anywhere, and so I

In my last article, I listed three situations where parents could consider how to help their children deal with setbacks. The adage “live and learn”

Do you sign up your kid for a team sport because you want him to win the championship trophy?  Is it your goal for him