This post was originally published in 2008, but is still relevant for many parents. Sadly two readers who commented here, Helene and RivkA, passed away within the last few years. It's bound to happen at one time or another when you are out with your toddler. Your neighbor asks you the question … [Read more...]
Fighting City Hall: Get Services for Your Special-Needs Child
January 31, 2013 by
A friend is trying to help an immigrant family access services for a special-needs child. She asked me for ideas, so I called my neighbor who used to work within the special education system. My neighbor's tips were so helpful that I asked for permission to publish them. She agreed and even … [Read more...]
Getting Support for Teen Crises
August 9, 2012 by
This post is dedicated to the memory of "Ricki", a teenager with Down Syndrome who died in her sleep this week. Blogger RickisMom wrote about the challenges she and Ricki faced bravely in her blog Beneath the Wings, which served as a resource for moms of teens with disabilities. May the family be … [Read more...]
Tips for Coping with Strong-Willed Children
July 22, 2012 by
Reader Selena writes in a comment: "I’m currently dealing with a very (!) strong willed busy 3 yr old and trying not to use material rewards. I prefer using positive reinforcement as a tool . . . hugs and praise when she makes a good choice (i.e. use words or get help instead of lashing out on … [Read more...]
My Interview with a Mom in a Wheelchair
July 1, 2012 by
Ariela Gordon-Shaag has been a loyal blog reader and commenter for years. She wrote a guest post on breastfeeding and working, and I interviewed her at Cooking Manager. I met her mother once without realizing who she was, and know a bunch of her cousins. But I haven't yet met Ariela. A couple of … [Read more...]
What about the Children of Tomorrow? Report from the President’s Conference
June 25, 2012 by
Last week I pretended to be a celebrity, thanks to an invitation to the President's Conference--Tomorrow 2012 at Jerusalem's Convention Center. The conference brought together world-class experts in politics, finance, publishing, technology, communications, and Jewish thought from all over the … [Read more...]
Do Children Need (External) Rewards?
June 14, 2012 by
Reader Leah asks: Where do you stand on rewarding children? Do you think it's a good idea to reward children for positive behavior, or for refraining from negative behaviors? Disclaimer: I am sharing my own personal views. Take what works for you and your family, and leave the rest. When my … [Read more...]
Who Will Be Watching Your Kids Next Year?
February 12, 2012 by
Update: I spoke with Shoshana Hayman of the Life Center, who has been meeting with the education ministry to address parents' concerns about the new system. First of all, only 5-year-old kindergarten is mandatory. 3 and 4-year-olds will have free preschool until 2 PM. There will be an option of … [Read more...]
Flexible Maternity Leave: Good for Mothers, Babies or Employers?
November 8, 2011 by
The Neta Center (Women for Bettering Their Future) has proposed altering the laws surrounding maternity leave. Currently, maternity leave lasts for 14 weeks. If the mother has been working in the same position for the previous 10 months, she receives a monthly salary from the National Insurance … [Read more...]
Interview with Founder of Kayamamoms, for Single Religious Women Having Babies
November 3, 2011 by
Rusty Mike Radio interviewed Aviva Harbather, a founder of Kayamamoms. Kayamamoms was founded to help religious single women who are considering having babies on their own. The event discussed, with Rabbi Benny Lau, Rabbi Yuval Cherlow, a fertility doctor and a psychologist, took place on … [Read more...]
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