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What I Want for Father's Day
Some 14 years ago, at a basement party at Brandeis, I had a chance encounter with a lovely, smiling, somewhat sarcastic 19-year-old. Three years later...
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“My Dad Is Great Because He’s Great” and Other Sentiments from Kids
With Father’s Day around the corner, we asked a bunch of youngsters what they love about their dads. Their responses are sweet, silly and downright...
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On Fatherhood: Parenting Experiences from a Dad of Two
Father-of-two Matt Goldwasser shares his experiences as the dad of 2½-year-old Ari and 9-month-old Alison. Matt answers our questions about adjusting to life with two...
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On Fatherhood: Thoughts from a First-Time Dad
In keeping with our Father’s Day theme, we asked a first-time dad to tell us about his fatherhood experiences so far. Jacob Hyman and his...
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The Debrief: Partnering without Parenting
This week we’re happy to share another personal story in this space. Today’s piece comes from 28-year-old Miriam Lazewatsky in Newton. I’ve known I don’t...
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Telling Your Kids that the World Can Stink: Thoughts on Boston
I rarely have the television on when the kids are home, and for good reason. At 5:30, I was living inside my temporary domestic bubble. ...
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Striving for Work-Life Compromise
By Laura Shulman BrochsteinCJP Families with Young Children and Interfaith SpecialistAs my 39th birthday inches closer, I often find myself getting sentimental about everyday life in...
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A Pediatrician Learns From Parenting Your Teen Through a Jewish Lens
A specialist in pediatric emergency medicine, Dr. Bruce Weinstock thought that Parenting Your Teen Through a Jewish Lens would augment his professional tool box. He...
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Gaining a fresh approach to rearing teens: An opportunity for every parent
As her triplets were heading into their teen years, Cynthia Cohen thought it would be helpful to enroll in Parenting Your Teen Through a Jewish...
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Parenting Thoughts at a Time of Grieving
The grief of the past few days has been unimaginable. Many of us are torn between watching and listening to the 24/7 onslaught of media...
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