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Jewish Holiday Traditions: How To Celebrate the Miracle of Hanukkah With Kids

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Ever since I became a mom for the first time, teaching my children the miracle of Hanukkah has been a beautiful experience. Sure, Jewish holidays go hand-in-hand with food but there is something more to the oil that we use to light the candles and fry latkes to celebrate Hanukkah.…

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Exercise for Kids: How Parents Can Keep Kids Active

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When I was growing up, “in the good old days,” exercise was built into my daily play routine. Here is a common refrain I hear from parents of children who are close to my daughter’s age (who is soon to be 8 years old), “It’s just not the same…

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Holiday Roundup: Halloween Costume Ideas

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What are you going to be for Halloween? I love this time of year, when each of my kids start dreaming of the perfect Halloween costume. We have been everything from super heroes to princesses at our house. This year, I reached out to the Mom It Forward community and…

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At-Home Preschool: Simple Ways to Teach Your Toddler the Letter “A”

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Say you have a 2 or 3 year-old who seems like he or she is interested in learning about letters. You want to encourage that, but you're not financially or emotionally ready for them to be in preschool, or they're not of age or not socially ready to be in…

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Superhero Amazing Race

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My family loves superheroes. I’m talking dress up in costume to go see the midnight premiere of every superhero movie loves them. This summer we had a superhero-themed family reunion and as part of the reunion planning, my dad asked me to put together an epic superhero adventure for the…

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