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Ask Dr. Santiago: February is Children’s Dental Health Month
Ask Dr. Santiago! a monthly look at trends in dentistry… February is Children’s Dental Health Month With Children’s Dental Health month almost upon us, I wouldn’t be doing my… Read more
Nov. is Nat’l Jewish Book Month: Celebrate the joy of books
Many parents savor memories of cozy nights reading to their young children, looking at beautiful illustrations, and appreciating the cadence of a story told well. Those moments connect children not… Read more
Our Rabbis Respond: In-laws?
What does Jewish text or tradition have to say about our relationship with our in-laws? Here’s what a few Connecticut rabbis had to say.
Jewish Ledger Camp Guide
A listing of some local and regional Summer Camps, both over-night and day camps. Many are specifically a Jewish experience, others are educational or sports camps. Camp Laurelwood Camp Laurelwood,… Read more
Support for stepmoms
Stepmothers coping with the unique challenges that come with their role in the family are invited to join an 8-week support group that will meet on Wednesdays, 10:30 – 11:30… Read more
Tiger Mother vs. Jewish Mother: We want to hear from you!
Amy Chua’s new book, “Battle Hymn of a Tiger Mother,” has generated a boatload of heated discussion concerning her, shall we say, unique parenting techniques. Chua, a Yale Law School… Read more
Q & A: Vicki Kobliner, MS, RD
Renowned nutritionist traces an upsurge in childhood illness to the way we live.
Showering dad with gifts, Jewish style
Showering dad with gifts, Jewish style By Marla Cohen One of the prime tenets of Jewish life is “Kibud Av Va’Em”, (Honor thy father and mother). This is something we… Read more
Yiddishe Papas (and Father’s Day)
Yiddishe Papas (and Father’s Day) By Mark Mietkiewicz A few weeks ago, there was a run on flower stores across the country as mothers (including Yiddishe Mamas) got their day… Read more
