Category Archives: children’s questions

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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Can We Talk?

Posted on February 2, 2012 by admin

His: While there is the inevitable stress of being out of work, I take solace in a recent quip by Joan Rivers: “The most important thing [is] you cannot show your child you can be defeated in life.” Granted, the … Continue reading →

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What Will the Kids Say?

Posted on January 19, 2012 by admin

His: I was nervous how the kids would react to my job loss – particularly our oldest, a middle-schooler. Yes, we want them to know that as a family we have to be conscious of our spending. But it is … Continue reading →

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Ho, Ho, Hmmm…

Posted on November 29, 2011 by admin

Hers: Came across this article in the NY Times yesterday about a new subject being taught in Santa School. (I actually had no idea that such a school existed. But apparently there are several throughout the nation teaching things like … Continue reading →

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What Our Son Learned From the Homeless

Posted on August 15, 2011 by admin

His: Our synagogue is part of an Interfaith Hospitality Network – which means that once a year, our shul hosts families in need. In need of shelter, in need of food, in need of towels and blankets and baby gear, … Continue reading →

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"Are We Rich?"

Posted on July 7, 2010 by admin

Hers: My 6-year-old needed to know, in no uncertain terms. “Well,” I thought fast. “It depends. There are people with a lot more money than us, and people with a lot less.” “But are we RICH?” What was he really … Continue reading →

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