Shavuot and Mother’s Day: Three Ways To Be a Great Mom
When Shavuot came right after Mother's Day, it got Adina Socolf thinking about how principles of her faith help her become a better parent. In this essay, she shares three teachings that any mothers can take to heart.
Teaching Children the Importance of Memorial Day
When we think of Memorial Day, most of us think of barbeques, picnics, and the beginning of summer. Sadie McCurry, the wife of an active-duty Army soldier, shares six ideas to help children understand the meaning of the holiday.
Hard is Good – A Message from our Grandmothers
There are some days when mothering is about as fun as traveling at eighty miles an hour on a blistering hot day on a motorcycle with no windshield in a bug storm! But let’s step back a moment, take ourselves out of the here-and-now and look at the big picture.
Picture Story: What I Accomplished Today
Even though I had a long to-do list, I realized that rocking and singing to my son is the most important thing I accomplished today.
All Hail the Kangaroo!
I want my kids to feel a sense of belonging. I want them to believe deeply that they are a part of a whole and that they will never be alone in this sometimes lonely, disconnected world. I suppose I could laminate this sentiment on a piece of paper and stick it on the...
Spiritual Sundays: Matzah and Motherhood
During Passover, we retell the ancient story of the Exodus. It’s an old story, brimming with metaphors and themes. But the one that always speaks to me as a mother is the one I crunch into with the matzah:When the time comes, you don’t have to be totally prepared. You just take what you have...
Passover Prep…with Kids
As part of the preparation for Passover, most Jewish families do a thorough cleaning of their homes. Even if you don't celebrate Passover, you won't want to miss author Adina Soclof's five tips for encouraging children to help around the house and prepare for holiday festivities.
Spiritual Sundays: The Basket
This year, I'm discovering that Lent isn't really about going without something, but about handing off something.
A Deliberate Mother’s Guide to a Christ-Centered Easter
Easter can be simple, cheap, and oh-so-meaningful. Here are Saren's favorite ideas for easy, Christ-focused Easter traditions.
Picture Story: Bedtime Gestures of Love
No matter how bad my day may have been, I have this one moment that I look forward to each night. It is something special to both of us. At the end of a crazy day, this is the moment that grounds me.
Mushy Love Letters
One day while my infant son and I were running errands together, I had a “swell moment,” when my heart about burst out of my chest from the love I have for him. I went home and started writing. The words of adoration poured out of me as I thought about every little thing that...
Picture Story: Homemade Boxes, Heartfelt Notes
When I went to bed that night, I smiled as I pulled from my homemade mailbox many notes declaring that I was the best because I made my children dinner and pictures from my little ones who could not yet write. It filled my heart, and I spent half an hour writing notes to each...
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