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Author: Dani Weiss-Bronstein

Veronica Mars

What Made ‘Veronica Mars’ Mean So Much To Fans?

December 26, 2018December 26, 2018Dani Weiss-Bronstein

A quick look back at why I am so looking forward to the ‘Veronica Mars’ reboot on Netflix.

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Of Family and Service

November 11, 2017December 12, 2017Dani Weiss-Bronstein

Typically, when an American Jew thinks of World War II, their entire story is one of loss. But this story is about a different kind of loss, and something wonderful gained.

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hearts

Being a Grown-Up, Even When I Don’t Want To

May 18, 2017December 15, 2017Dani Weiss-Bronstein3

It’s been a really crazy road on the being-female front for a long time, but since I had my 3rd baby things were crazy. Every month instead of a normal, period I was dealing with a hemorrhage. I couldn’t leave the house.

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Max and his friends, from 'The Secret Life of Pets'

10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘The Secret Life of Pets’

July 6, 2016December 9, 2017Dani Weiss-Bronstein2

An exciting new story opening July 7 from the minds behind ‘Despicable Me,’ ‘The Secret Life of Pets’ stars voice actors who will appeal to most parents. A defiantly funny heart-warmer, the movie is comfortable staying in that zone without delving into the sadder and darker parts of life.

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On Questions and How to Ask Them

June 10, 2016December 8, 2017Dani Weiss-Bronstein2

But when an adult walks over and in a tone of derision (and the derision is the key point here) asks “Um, is he Asian or something?” I get annoyed.

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The New “Tomboy”

June 5, 2016December 8, 2017Dani Weiss-Bronstein4

“Do you think some of the kids will make fun of me if I buy ‘Avengers’ sneakers?”

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X-Files Kaddish

Passover and the Legend of Golem

April 21, 2016December 16, 2017Dani Weiss-Bronstein2

The Golem has popped up in a multitude of places in pop culture, from TV to books to games. But what does that have to do with Passover, which starts this Friday night?

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K’nex Builds Interest In STEM

March 11, 2016December 8, 2017Dani Weiss-Bronstein2

K’nex sets presented at Toy Fair have some issues, but earn a thumbs up from both mom and kids.

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Falling for Chuck, Part Three: Hey There, Chuck

December 18, 2015December 4, 2017Dani Weiss-Bronstein

I held him and rocked him and studied every detail of his face. I kissed him over and over, so grateful to be alive, so grateful that we’d be going home.

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Falling for Chuck, Part Two: NIPS – a Screen, Not a Diagnostic

December 17, 2015December 4, 2017Dani Weiss-Bronstein1

What would you think if your doctor called to say there was a 99% chance that your baby had Down Syndrome?

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Falling for Chuck, Part One: The Worst Day of My Life

December 16, 2015December 4, 2017Dani Weiss-Bronstein3

With one phone call, I saw the entire trajectory of my life go off in a direction I’d only ever feared.

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Anova Precision Cooker – Worth the Investment

December 10, 2015December 15, 2017Dani Weiss-Bronstein

Tech that makes cooking for your family better and easier? Yes, please!

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Good Constellations to You!

November 30, 2015December 4, 2017Dani Weiss-Bronstein

Congratulations! Except that’s not what this means.

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A Healthcare Headache

November 17, 2015December 4, 2017Dani Weiss-Bronstein

Yes, it took two days of data entry and a lot of work to figure out the best plan for my family, but I’m confident in the plan I chose.

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How I Failed (and My Child Succeeded) at the The Hair Wars

November 10, 2015December 4, 2017Dani Weiss-Bronstein3

Without realizing it, I’d begun to include her hair in her identity.

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Why I Don’t Throw a Vulcan Salute

October 30, 2015December 6, 2017Dani Weiss-Bronstein

One day, I managed to get my fingers in position, and proudly showed my mother. I was shocked when she said, “Stop that right now! That’s for the Kohanim to do, and them only!”

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‘SheZow’ – A Fun Gender-Flipping Cartoon With Issues

October 27, 2015December 4, 2017Dani Weiss-Bronstein1

I’m sure by now you’re wondering why on earth a mother would let her children watch a show with so many issues. The answer? It’s really fun.

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