Tag: family

Reviving Diwali – Culture, Traditions, and Nostalgia

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Diwali, also known as the “festival of lights,” is the biggest Indian festival. It’s Christmas, Hanukkah, and Thanksgiving all rolled into one 5-day long...

When You are No Longer My “Only”

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Mommy is going to have another baby! You are going to have a sibling! This time is so exciting for your father and me,...

I’m a Teacher and My Son Hates School

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During my childhood, school was a safe haven. It was easy, and I knew exactly what to do to succeed. No surprise then that...

Nature vs. Nurture

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After the birth of my second daughter, I have often wondered about nature vs. nurture in how she behaves and how her personality has...

What Having a Family Means

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I grew up surrounded by a huge family. My father had a crazy large family on his mother’s side in Cairo. He even had...

Take the Long Way Home: 25 Odds & Ends from a...

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For many years my husband and I had talked about going on a cross-country trip. Yet, it seemed that "talk" was all it would...

How Do You Explain a Tragedy Like 9/11 to Young Children?

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My kids are curious. They have questions about everything. Often, I can answer their questions, rely on Google, or just fake it. But every...

Over the River and Through the Woods: Staying Close To Long...

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My kids' grandparents are awesome. They're active (they rode the Gran Fondo New York), supportive (they were nothing but encouraging when we chose to...

Why I Left the Tablets Home

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Not long ago, I took a little road trip with my kids. Nothing new there, as we are always on the go. Yet this...

Stay Sane and Take Great Photos of Your Kids

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I must start by saying that I am not a professional photographer, and I never took a photography class. I am a mom of...