With surgery looming, my son turned his desire to care for me into a tangible act of love ..read more

As we sat together, store-bought valentines spread across the table, I watched Ari’s hands moved deliberately, selecting one for each classmate with intention and care ..read more

As we sat together, store-bought valentines spread across the table, I watched Ari’s hands moved deliberately, selecting one for each classmate with intention and care ..read more

Rather than a rant, this is a raw but sincere appreciation post for AI. And by AI, I do not mean artificial intelligence ..read more

When life hands you a diagnosis that disrupts your entire world, sometimes the only response is to raise a defiant toast to life. After spending the final weeks of 2024 wrestling with words that didn’t feel right, I finally found the one word that captured my fierce commitment to hope and resilience ..read more

We can learn lessons by (trying) to embrace what kids love ..read more

In a world where lives intersect in unexpected ways, the loss of Hersh Goldberg-Polin serves as a profound reminder of our shared humanity. Each life, a universe unto itself, reflects the interconnectedness of families and communities, echoing the Talmudic teaching that saving one life is akin to saving the world. Hersh's story, though painful, unites us all, urging us to cherish every connection and recognize the impact of each individual life ..read more

Update: My son discovered that "flick" isn’t the f-word. A comical showdown ensued when he cornered me. Oh, the chaos that follows when kids learn about grown-up language ..read more

Curse words… according to a second grader ..read more

I have some (secret) antics I indulge in when my kids aren’t watching—like sneaking sweets and avoiding chores. But tonight, my playful mischief backfired when a flying towel led to an unexpected confession ..read more