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By 18Doors

Parenting young kids is full of pitfalls where we can get stuck on the difficulties of the day-to-day of meeting...

New Parents, Parenting, Parenting Challenges, Parenting Stories, Parenting Tips and Advice

What To Do in December: Parents Edition

By 18Doors

Parents in interfaith families often come to us with questions about celebrating the December holidays. Visit...

Hanukkah, Hanukkah & Christmas, Parenting, Parenting Challenges, Parenting Hanukkah, Parenting Tips and Advice

How to Navigate Different Sets of Rules with Parents and Grandparents

By Miriam Steinberg-Egeth

Kids love consistency; they rely on it and thrive with it.   So what happens...

Extended Family, Family, Grandparent Advice, Grandparents, Parenting, Parenting Adult Children, Parenting Tips and Advice

How To Talk to Your Kids About Not Celebrating Christmas

By Lindsey Silken

If you’re raising your kids Jewish but you or your partner are from a different faith (even if neither of you...

Hanukkah, Hanukkah & Christmas, Parenting Challenges, Parenting Hanukkah, Parenting Tips and Advice

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Top 5 Things to Know About Jewish Day Camp

By Lindsey Silken

By Lindsey Silken & Jenni Zeftel You’re starting to think about summertime and what on earth you’re going...

Camp, Parenting Tips and Advice, Religious Education

Three Jewish Values to Teach Your Kids

By Rabbi Jillian Cameron

Ah, yes, it’s summer at last. Time, maybe, to wind down a little bit and contemplate some bigger-picture lessons...

Parenting, Parenting Tips and Advice, Parenting Toolbox

Mindful Parenting: Raising a Child with Judaism in Your Interfaith Family

By Rabbi Robyn Frisch

Over the years I’ve enjoyed—and benefited greatly from—the practice of mindfulness meditation. Studying and...

Family, Parenting, Parenting Tips and Advice

Thank You, Source of Stuff: A Gratitude Practice for Kids

By Rabbi Mychal Copeland

When my kids were young, I introduced them to the practice of saying the Hebrew blessing, the motzi, before...

Parenting, Parenting Tips and Advice, Parenting Toolbox, Young Kids

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3 Tips for Teachers During the Holidays

By Stefani Wiemann

By Stefani Wiemann Stefanie and her family The holiday season is upon us. Christmas music plays in restaurants,...

Parenting Hanukkah, Parenting Tips and Advice, Religious Education

The Imbalance of a Working Mom

By Rabbi Keara Stein

“Mama! Mama!” “Hold on sweetheart, mama needs to send an email.” “Mama, book!” “One minute baby, I really need...

New Parents, Parenting, Parenting Tips and Advice, Young Kids

Why are We Terrified to Teach Our Kids about Religion?

By Rabbi Mychal Copeland

When it comes to religion, many parents don’t want to choose for their kids. Their hesitation isn’t just about...

New Parents, Parenting, Parenting Tips and Advice, Religion & Spirituality, Religious Education, Young Kids

summer camp

Jewish Summer Camp: The Questions You Should Be Asking

By 18Doors

Thinking of sending your kids to Jewish summer camp (this year or in the future)? Not sure where to start or...

Camp, Parenting, Parenting Tips and Advice

We Need to Acknowledge the Losses Parents Who are Not Jewish Feel When Committing to Raise their Children as Jews

By Rabbi Robyn Frisch

I recently spoke with a couple that I’ve known for a while. The husband (I’ll call him Ben; not his real name)...

Babies, Family, New Parents, Parenting, Parenting Tips and Advice

The Power of Prayer – Helping Children through Anxiety and Stress

By Wendy Armon

I couldn’t stop thinking about Connecticut, the 26 people killed, 20 of whom were children. My children...

Parenting, Parenting Tips and Advice, Young Kids

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The Lifecycle of an Interfaith Relationship: Having a Baby

By S. Courtney Nathan

201 Becoming pregnant can be the most wonderful, awe-inspiring thing that ever happens to you. A new life...

Babies, Baby Planning, Birth Ceremony, New Parents, Newlywed, Parenting Tips and Advice, Pregnancy, Relationships

Why Jewish Summer Camp?

By Micah Sachs

Overnight summer camp is awesome. I don’t know if I’ve ever met a former camper who disagrees. But...

Camp, Parenting, Parenting Tips and Advice

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