Crooked Lines
Crooked Lines is about a Jewish mom’s journey after divorce and finding meaning in her life.
4 Ways to Raise a Moral Child
If you want to raise a moral child, you must teach by example. Here’s how…
How to Manage Sibling Squabbles and Discipline During the Quarantine
During the quarantine, what can parents do to discipline their kids and end the squabbling?
A Living Nightmare
When my daughter Koren was five years old, I took her to the Los Angeles Zoo with her sister, Channie (10). We were strolling through the monkey area when I noticed Koren missing. Channie and I hunted the area in a panic. I never felt so frightened in my life. Fortunately, five minutes later, we…
Is Your Child Addicted to a Digital Device?
Dear Pop, I often see my young granddaughter playing with her mother’s smart phone. She watches videos or plays games. What’s your take on this? LA Granny Dear LA Granny, Experts warn that addiction to digital devices prevent young people from forming normal social relationships. After a session on one of the machines they are…
An open letter to my daughters on Father’s Day
Dear Channie and Koren, A few years ago Time Magazine printed letters written by famous dads to their children. Since they overlooked me (go figure), I thought I’d send you a note. On January 22, 2015 you were together in Mexico thousands of miles from your California home. That was the day I received…
The Sandwich of Love
One spring day, I found my 3-year-old daughter, Channie, standing in front of my favorite rose bush. She laughed, spread her chubby legs apart, reached up and pulled off one of the blossoms. A shower of bright pink petals spilled from her fingers onto her sneakers. She stood on her toes and braced herself…
Experience American History Today
Dear Pop, I love American History, but I can’t motivate my children’s interest. They won’t watch the History Channel with me nor are they interested in the books I bring home for them to read. What can I do? History Buff Dear History Buff, When my daughters were growing up, I made it a…
3 Ways to Positive Child Behavior
Dear Pop, I’m the mother of two beautiful little girls. I’m also afraid I spoil them too much neglecting proper discipline. Do you have any suggestions what I can do to improve their behavior? Too Nice Dear Too Nice, There are three ways many parents control their children—bribing, yelling, and threatening. Sound familiar? There…
Infants and American Sign Language
Dear Pop, My daughter will have a baby this spring. I want to teach my grandchild American Sign Language (ASL) but my wife thinks that will only confuse the child. I say it will empower my granddaughter. Who’s right? Deaf Grandpa Dear Deaf Grandpa, You’re right. Now let me tell you why. Soon after birth,…