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Prayer, Synagogue and Kids: One Dad’s Perspective
by Rabbi Will Keller
I glance over at the person on my right in shul, fervently rocking back and forth while the sounds of prayers are heard all around. But she actually is not praying at all. She is my three year old and she is in the middle of a staring contest with the man three rows ahead of us while she tears open her lollipop.
Storytelling, Lullabies and the Internet: A Grandma Shares Her Perspective
by Shelley Maidman Menkowitz
Storytelling, reading books together, and singing songs form the basis of any warm relationship between an adult and a child. But today we have so many other options. Have you ever read a book to a far-away grandchild using Skype or FaceTime?
See Shells: Less Screen Time, More Family Time
By Shelby Kleiman
Every Summer, my family and I travel every weekend to the Jersey shore. This is our time to relax, have fun, visit friends and family, but most importantly spend time with our children.