Parenting; Parenthood

I am all for teaching a lesson that leaves a lasting impression and shows the child that there are consequences for irresponsible behavior. But that lesson should be one that comes from love, and ultimately teaches the child how to love . . .

Here are all the things I want to tell her, and to tell all those teenage girls out there . . . all the things I wished someone told me . . .

I had always thought that I treated each child as an individual and worked to bring out his or her best. What hadn’t occurred to me was that I was treating each child the way I saw that child, and in my limited vision I was missing out on abilities and ca...

The thought of endless hours in the evening without internet access is actually not a relaxing thought. It makes me nervous. It means I will need to be present, completely present, in my life and not my virtual life. And that is scary to me.

As she comes to say goodbye, I tell her how I hate goodbyes. And I'm not alone. Parting is even hard on G‑d. So difficult, in fact, that He asks us to remain, just one more day.

Have you ever wondered why the teenager who who was the town terror suddenly settled down to become the favorite uncle, or most upstanding member of the community? Can it be more than just time and maturation at work?

She looks at me with those large brown eyes. There’s a hint of sadness, doubt, and even fear. She averts her gaze, trying to deny her act, as if she’s trying to take it back.

My son confirmed the merits of our fastidious labelling system, and how it prevented his clothes from getting lost in the notorious clothes-eating camp laundromat. And I began to consider the benefits of labels. Not only on clothes. But for people, too...

About this Blog This is a blog about life with my wife and three children, who will, with G‑d’s help, grow up and probably be embarrassed by what I write. As of spring 2013, Y is a thoughtful four-year-old who loves books and learning things. R is one yea...

The “bad” parent is not the one whose child ends up doing the wrong thing. The “bad” parent is the one who doesn’t intervene, react, and try to change the situation once it happens...