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20 Ways to Be a Jewish Mother

By Barbara Greenberg — 2016

Today we are going to spend a considerable amount of time discussing the desirable characteristics of such mothers. A quick disclaimer -- these characteristics do not apply to all Jewish mamas and they are a bit stereotypical but let's have a little fun today praising the often critiqued. Everyone deserves their day, right?

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An Introduction to Raising Sons

In a post #MeToo world, many parents of young boys are anxious to find a better way forward for their sons. Luckily, there are many things parents can do to foster a positive environment in which their sons can flourish and thrive, and be proud of who they grow up to be.

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How to Raise a Boy: My Mission to Bring up a Son Fit for the 21st Century

Increasing awareness of the price of toxic masculinity has led many parents to wonder how best to prepare the young men of the future. One father consults the experts.

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Tom Lamont
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What Are the Benefits of Father Figures for Boys?

A father figure -- whether he's the child's biological dad, a step-dad or another close male adult -- can help reduce boys' behavioral problems, provide a positive role model and even help boost the child's academic outcomes.

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Raising Your Daughter as a Single Dad

Being a single father to a daughter can be particularly daunting, as you navigate all the social situations, complex feelings, and developmental changes your daughter experiences throughout her youth—without a firsthand understanding of some of what she's going through.

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Wayne Parker
2022
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How Can We Do a Better Job Raising Boys?

For her book To Raise A Boy, Emma Brown interviewed parents, teachers, coaches, and kids. She spoke with GQ about fatherhood, the problem with the term “toxic masculinity,” and the current state of American boyhood.

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Luke Zaleski
2021
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How to Divide Chores Among Your Kids

Dividing chores among your kids in an organized and effective fashion is important for their development and important for your sanity as a parent.

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Rachel Gurevich
2021
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10 Ideas for a Calming Morning Routine

If you think about it, our children must be separated from us for eight to 12 hours while they sleep. Mornings are a great opportunity to reconnect with your child after all of those hours of separation.

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Jazmine McCoy
2020
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It Should Be OK for Parents to Express Regret About Having Children

The idea that parents could regret their children is inescapably taboo. In an era of baby worship, it’s cross-culturally ingrained and glorified that all individuals, especially women, should want to have children.

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Jenna Abetz, Julia Moore
2021
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What to Do If You Regret Having Kids: 8 Tips for Moving Forward

Regret is a common emotion experienced by parents. If you find yourself experiencing regret, it doesn’t make you a bad parent, and rest assured that you are not alone. It is important to acknowledge the regret and take steps to cope.

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Emily Guarnotta
2021
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Is the Western Way of Raising Kids Weird?

From sleeping in separate beds to their children to transporting them in prams, Western parents have some unusual ideas about how to raise them.

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Kelly Oakes
2021
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