How to Explain the Passover Story to Kids
As the Catholic half of a Judeo-Christian interfaith couple, I learned a lot about Passover from my late mother-in-law because Passover's themes held great significance for her. As an educator and a feminist, she taught me that anyone can find relevance in this...
Living in the Moment this Christmas Eve
Preparations for “The Eve” spanned days when I was a kid, as they had for generations. Grandpa Tony invited everyone to his Italian pre-Christmas feast. Born into a family of 12 during the Great Depression, he couldn’t afford much. But Tony Mascolo of Coney Island...
How to Explain the Story of Hanukkah to Kids
The first night of Hanukkah 2020 is December 10, and this year more than any other is a great opportunity to take extra time to teach your family about the Jewish holiday that celebrates the power of light and miracles. "Hanukkah" means dedication in Hebrew, and the...
7 Menorah Crafts for Kids You’ll Want to Keep Forever
From Legos to seashells, these menorah crafts make great keepsakes and use simple materials you probably already have on hand. Get tips for making them, plus our favorite store-bought menorahs for kids. Looking for a fun way to discuss the Hanukkah story as a family...
Kids Can Learn to Rap From Home with Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Freestyle Love Supreme Virtual Classes
During quarantine, my daughter and I had an incredible experience learning to freestyle through Freestyle Love Supreme Academy. Now the improv troupe is offering virtual summer classes for kids and teens. Click here to read the article on Parents.com PHOTO CREDIT:...
I Tested Positive for COVID-19 When I Went Into Labor And Here’s What Happened
When doctors told me I tested positive for COVID-19 at the hospital, I was shocked. My entire birth plan had to be altered and welcoming my first child was nothing like I imagined. By Donna Magliato, as told to Holly Rizzuto Palker CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE IN...
WDC 2020 Award Winner – I’m High Risk for Coronavirus, So How Do I Proceed Once the Country Opens?
Even as social distancing rules loosen, life is far from returning to normal, especially for parents with preexisting conditions, pregnant women, and parents home with newborns who are at a higher risk for becoming severely ill from COVID-19. Erin Blute's doctors...
WDC 2020 Award Winner – This Is What Working With a Virtual Doula Really Looks Like
From prenatal Zoom sessions to FaceTiming from the delivery room, the pandemic has changed how doulas work. But by keeping communication the focus, new parents can get the guidance they need no matter the mediums required. In pandemic times, some hospitals'...
I’m a Mom and a Teacher, and I’m Struggling to Homeschool My Kids Just as Much as You Are
I'm the resident drama teacher at a local preschool, and my young students learn best when we're having fun. Whether we're pretending to be zoo animals or cleaning up, we make magic a few mornings a week. Then I go home and try to be a good mom, or at least that was...
WDC 2020 Award Winner – My 6-year-old has calmed me during quarantine
“This is the worst thing that will ever happen,” I cried. An atomic-sounding roar erupted from the World Trade Center’s south tower as it collapsed. I was a few blocks away, and I knew I had to escape from the real-life Godzilla movie in which I was an unwitting...
Interview with Brenda Janowitz
Brenda Janowitz knows how to write relationships. The Grace Kelly Dress, her newest novel, is told through three points of view. Each woman's story takes place in a different decade, but all of the women have a connection to the same wedding dress. In addition to...
In Need of Joy – The Writer’s Circle Journal 10th Anniversary Edition
“No joy.” I slumped in my home office, groping outdated-school forms, Marie Kondo style, with tears of frustration in my eyes. I’d been playing catch-up this whole year instead of purging, and I’d amassed enough junk to fill every crevice in my home so I embraced the...
