News & Updates
How to Stop Freaking Out : The Ultimate Guide to Keeping Cool When Life Gets Chaotic publishes on September 10, 2024 and I’m so freaking (haha!) excited to share it with all of you!
For more details about my first book for kids, head over to the book page or scroll down for a list of podcasts.
Shabbat: The Valentine’s Day of Every Week
"We sit on the couch together. Just us. No computers or smartphones to distract us, no kids to interrupt us every five minutes. We have an actual conversation: he says something; I listen and say something relevant back to him. Then it happens again. And again. It’s...
The Crunchy Mama and The Princess
"My older daughter is 3.5, and as a result, she is hurdling headlong into The Princess Obsession, and dragging the rest of the family with her. It’s not happening all at once; last week it was the new-found interest in the rhinestone tiara her grandmother bought for...
Two Daughters, Two Frozen Embryos
"And so there are two. Two daughters, two frozen embryos. Two parents who still aren’t sure if we want a third child." You can read more about our IVF journey over at Kveller.com.
Hello Kitty Doesn’t Have a Mouth
"In the past months, I have purchased a pair of Hello Kitty slippers, a Hello Kitty calendar, and a Hello Kitty story book for my little addict. This might seem indulgent, I know, but my daughter would probably tell you it’s barely adequate, seeing as how I refused to...
Streetwalker Barbie Has Invaded My Home
"While she was napping, I carefully opened enough of the package to recognize that bright pink logo that was burned into my psyche decades ago. I paused for a moment as the voices of fellow hippie-progressive-feminist Mamas rang in my ears, warning me of all the...
The Four Day Birth
"Within a few hours my cervix had dilated enough for the midwife to break my water. The towels and pads they spread out were useless; nothing short of a wading pool would have contained the tsunami that splashed forth. I don't remember for certain, but I'm sure at...
My Mommy Necklace
"Of course I wanted a present. I always want presents. (You reading this, dear husband?) I just didn’t want a push present. Why the hell would I want something to remind me of the most painful experiences of my life?" The story of my Mommy necklace is up at...
Dinnertime with Toddlers
"I find dinner time with my toddler to be just about as enjoyable as getting my teeth scraped at the dentist. (Actually, a trip to the dentist might be more fun--I get to lie back in a nice chair, close my eyes, and there aren't any babies or toddlers pulling at my...
