All articles from Linda K. Wertheimer
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Modern Parenthood ‘God is the clouds,’ a son advises his pondering mom
How do we talk about faith with our children? Before her son ever asked the 'Mom, do you believe in God?' question, a mom asked him, 'So what is God?' His answer helped her ponder her own faith more.
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Modern Parenthood High school reunion: Why return to those embarrassing memories?
Attending a high school reunion may bring back embarrassing memories, but 30 years after graduation, a new perspective can turn those moments into life lessons and understanding that it's OK to be different.
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Modern Parenthood Marissa Mayer: Take longer maternity leave – for yourself and us
An open letter to Marissa Mayer: Congrats on the job as Yahoo's new CEO. But maybe reconsider your plan to take only a couple of weeks of maternity leave.
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Modern Parenthood Piggy bank versus tzedakah box: Learning to save – and give
A tantrum over getting a desired toy turns into an opportunity to teach a 4-year-old about charity, helping him to decide whether to put his change in the piggy bank or the tzedakah box.
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Modern Parenthood Summer activities for kids: A sprinkler as fun as Little Gym?
Summer activities for kids can get as booked solid as the rest of the year. Why not create your own summer memories – with a sprinkler, and not necessarily a Little Gym reservation.
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Modern Parenthood Father's Day thank-you list: Top 10 reasons a mom gushes
Father's Day is a good time for a thank-you list to dads – time to step away from the "mommy wars" and celebrate the Top 10 thank-yous one mom has for the major role a dad plays in raising kids.
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Modern Parenthood Father's Day gifts: Skip the grill and let your kids get creative
Father's Day gifts should come from your kids' imagination, so skip the generic grill or tie and let them create something from the heart. The simplest gift is often the best.
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Modern Parenthood Raised with rabbis: One family's journey to share their faith
At Modern Parenthood we've been interested in how parents share their faith, or lack thereof, with their children. Our guest blogger shares how her family's relationship with religion has evolved.
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Modern Parenthood Maurice Sendak: A mom's appreciation for going beyond Disney
Thank you Maurice Sendak, from a mom who loved embracing the wild things beyond the Disney way.
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Mother's Day 2012 gift ideas: No spa day for me, please
Mother's Day 2012 gift ideas: Give me a fun day over a spa day, anytime.
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Modern Parenthood Mel Gibson: What I’ll tell my Jewish son about anti-semitic remarks
Mel Gibson is involved in another dustup over alleged anti-semitic remarks, and a Jewish mom contemplates how she'll talk to her son about hatred.
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Modern Parenthood Does mother's Passover picture book cross church state line?
A mother debates the merits of reading a Jewish children's book in her son's private pre-school, wondering if the book's Passover plot crosses the church state line.
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