This past Friday, I heard about the elementary school shootings in Newtown, Connecticut. The news commentators reflected on the recent mass shootings in Oregon, Tucson, Wisconsin, and Virginia Tech. Some talked about where it all began—Columbine High in Colorado. For me, a mother and now a grandmother, the horror evoked…
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“Two” Young for School?
I am aware that there is an ongoing debate about the wisdom of having two year old children in a nursery school drop off program. I looked on line to see if there have been any conclusive studies done that would lend credence to either side of the debate. While…
Read More“Sammy Spider’s New Friend” is a sweetly spun tale
By now, young fans of the Sammy Spider series are well acquainted with the formula that makes these warm, sweetly spun tales so endearing. Whether discovering the true meaning of the Jewish holidays or, as in his latest adventure, observing the Shapiro family bake a cake to welcome their new…
Read MoreA Good Book Can Prevent Bedtime Battles
As a nursery school teacher, I’ve often heard parents lament about the difficulty of putting their child to bed. Many admitted that they allowed their child to stay up until they went to bed. All too often, the child would simply end up in the parent’s bed because it was…
Read MoreQuill says: If you want an excellent way to begin your child’s religious education, Sammy Spider would love to help you!
Another wonderful review of Sammy Spider’s New Friend from Feathered Quill Book Reviews Sammy Spider watched as Josh Shapiro helped his mother mix up a batter. Sammy peered at the sugar, flour, and milk on the shelf behind Josh and asked his own mother what they were doing. It was…
Read MoreL’Shanah Tovah
A Rosh Hashanah memory from my soon to be published children’s story “Chair-ished Memories” “Okay, Bubbie, now, it’s my turn,” I looked at my Grandfather’s big chair at the head of the table. “Just before Rosh Hashanah, Zaydie took me to the grocery store to buy apples and honey so…
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