What Made ‘Veronica Mars’ Mean So Much To Fans?
A quick look back at why I am so looking forward to the ‘Veronica Mars’ reboot on Netflix.
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Author: Dani Weiss-Bronstein
Of Family and Service
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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Being a Grown-Up, Even When I Don’t Want To
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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10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘The Secret Life of Pets’
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
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”
“Do you think some of the kids will make fun of me if I buy ‘Avengers’ sneakers?”
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Passover and the Legend of Golem
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
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
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
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
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
Tech that makes cooking for your family better and easier? Yes, please!
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Good Constellations to You!
Congratulations! Except that’s not what this means.
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A Healthcare Headache
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
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
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
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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