Author Archives: admin

Happy New Year, Indeed.

Posted on September 19, 2012 by admin

His: As quiet as one would think the summer could be, ours was actually insane, especially in August as my personal life was all about camp logistics and my professional life was all about interviewing and searching for work. Deb … Continue reading →

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A Must Read That Neither of Us Wrote

Posted on August 17, 2012 by admin

Hers: As our readers know, we end every blog by counting our blessings. Came across this article in The Atlantic by Marie Myung-Ok Lee. It’s so beautifully written and echoes in her own powerful way what we’ve tried to communicate … Continue reading →

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What I Learned at BlogHer ’12

Posted on August 6, 2012 by admin

Hers: Being in the business of reaching kids and moms, I went to the BlogHer conference last Friday (conveniently held in NYC). With over 4000 (mostly women) bloggers in attendance, I was in good company. Here’s what I learned: There … Continue reading →

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Yahoo: Another Look at Work and Parenting

Posted on July 19, 2012 by admin

  Hers: Okay, so I’m a little obsessed with high-powered women in the corporate world who are balancing (or not) their professions and parenthood. Maybe I’m looking for answers, inspiration … validation? In any case, the latest news about working … Continue reading →

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On Having it All

Posted on June 28, 2012 by admin

Hers: The world has grown weary, it appears, of asking women if they’re mom enough. Now, the question is “Can we have it all?” Women in positions of great power are weighing in with a variety of responses. Sheryl Sandberg … Continue reading →

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Am I Dad Enough?

Posted on June 8, 2012 by admin

His: The Wall Street Journal asked: Are Dads the New Moms? Yes I am. Deb and I had a massive reversal of roles a few months ago (and from the lag between blog posts, you can see that we’re still … Continue reading →

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The (Canned) Fruits of Their Labor

Posted on April 29, 2012 by admin

  Ours: You may remember our recent post describing our sons’ initiative to feed the hungry? Well, we are pleased to say that our wonderful neighbors came through in a big way. The boys walked up and down the street … Continue reading →

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When Hunger is Not a Game

Posted on April 21, 2012 by admin

  Hers: Spring break is drawing to a close, and while we didn’t get away, the boys did get into the city on several occasions. David brought all three kids into Manhattan for a day of adventure (and lunch with … Continue reading →

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Taking a Cue From the COO of Facebook

Posted on April 11, 2012 by admin

  Hers: I’m penning this post from the 4:52 train out of Penn Station. Yes, I left work early. And it’s okay. Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, recently went public with the fact that she leaves the office at 5:30, … Continue reading →

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Oy Vey

Posted on April 7, 2012 by admin

Ours: Let us recount the ten plagues of branding gone horribly wrong. Timing – this came to David’s inbox on Thursday. First seder began at sundown on Friday. Who would decide last minute to travel for Pesach? People make their … Continue reading →

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