Do you like my daughter's picture? We followed an easy finger-painting technique from the Usborne Book of Art Skills. Frume Sarah has Haveil Havalim up at her place. Here's a beautiful photo presentation of Jewish life in Poland in the 1920's. The LA Times has a heart-wrenching story about … [Read more...]
Toddlers and Weight Gain
December 15, 2009 by
Last week I posted about a child put in foster care because the parents refused to follow medical advice to fatten him up with junk food. When experts also failed to increase his weight, the authorities admitted that the parents weren't the problem and the family was reunited. Over the years I've … [Read more...]
Hyper-Tzniut Mom Sentenced to 4 Years in Jail
November 6, 2009 by
The "Taliban mother" was sentenced to four years in jail for child abuse. The Jerusalem District Court on Tuesday sentenced to four years in prison the woman who the media have nicknamed the "Taliban mother" - because she covers herself from head to toe in clothing - over three months after this … [Read more...]
Links
October 21, 2009 by
Haveil Havalim is up at Ima on the Bima. Speaking of Ima, I won a book by accident when I commented on her post about female rabbis in literature. But she didn't give the book a very good review, so I asked her to hold on to it. I'm sure Phyllis won't mind sending it to someone else so let me know … [Read more...]
Jewish Mother Guilt and Breastfeeding (Updated)
October 21, 2009 by
Marjorie Ingall wrote an article in Tablet Magazine called Bottled Guilt, where she argues that Jewish women are set up to feel guilty when breastfeeding doesn’t work out. The desire to raise intelligent and healthy children is entrenched in our genes, and for most of us successful breastfeeding is … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding and Breast Cancer: What If Women Didn’t Have Breasts?
October 8, 2009 by
Baila posts an interview with her friend, Nitsana Bellesohn, who directed a short film to call attention to the fight against breast cancer. Entitled "FLAT," it's up for the Amazing Grace Award. Warning: The film contains images of exposed breasts. Go here to see all the films and vote for … [Read more...]
Tzniut (Modesty) and Breastfeeding in Public
August 22, 2009 by
I saw several women and girls in shalim (modesty cloaks) at the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo the other day. One shal-wearing mother was sitting on a bench, peacefully nursing her baby. Her shirt hid her breast completely and she saw no need for a blanket, apron or other cover. Comfort with public … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Late Preterm Babies
July 17, 2009 by
La Leche League Israel's recent breastfeeding conference featured a talk by Dr. Larry Noble, a pediatrician who specializes in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. Dr. Noble, who practices in New York City, also serves on the Board of Directors of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine. Dr. Noble brought … [Read more...]
More Frugal Strategies, Breastfeeding in the Summer, and Haveil Havalim, and Childcare Choices
May 18, 2009 by
I wrote about keeping babies hydrated in hot weather at Green Prophet. Squawkfox compiled a list of the best frugal advice from 41 bloggers, dividing them into categories and adding eye-catching graphics. You can see them all here. And in the spirit of frugality, Batya at me-ander presents the … [Read more...]
Tandem Nursing: Guest Post at Mommy News Blog
May 14, 2009 by
I have a guest post up about tandem nursing at the Mommy News Blog. Although my daughter is wearing a kippah in the accompanying picture, it's not meant as any kind of feminist statement. At five years old she no longer wears one. Anyway, now you all know how "radical" I am/was. … [Read more...]
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