10 Things Never to do in a Marriage, Part 1

In the Blink of an Eye

My little daughter is growing up way too fast.

From the Heart of a Child

How my 5-year-old daughter taught me the true meaning of giving.

The Genetics of Dating

After five years of dating, I had met the man who was everything I was waiting for. And then the phone rang...

Coming Home

Coming home after a long day is fraught with expectations and surprises. Some tips for damage control.

Change Your Dating Reality

If you genuinely believe you'll get married, spiritual forces can change to bring it about.

Ten Terrifying Truths about Marriage

Get rid of the illusions and let your marriage soar.

Marriage or Maui?

More than extravagant gestures, marriages are built with the small daily attentions.

Miracle at Dodger Stadium

Effort and prayer combine to beat impossible odds.

I Don't Know How She Does It

We're supposed to be the perfect wife, mother, employee, boss. But is such a thing possible?

Harry's Magic

A true story about what one Jewish kid learned from the teenage wizard.

Flying Solo

My middle son has a couple of hard acts to follow. He's doing it his own special way.

Thinking Clearly in the Face of Anger, Part Two

Practical solutions for dealing with anger and negativity in marriage.

The Good Parent

If we want to raise ethical children, we have no choice but to work on developing our character.

Thinking Clearly in Marriage, Part One

How to stay cool and collected when you're about to blow your top.

Hopeful and Hopeless Relationships

How do we know when to hang on and when to let go?

The Teenager Challenge

It's easy to push off the task of working on our character. But just wait till you have teenagers.

Does Love Conquer All?

What is the missing ingredient in so many marriages that end in divorce?

Marching to a Quicker Drummer

A brief report on ADHD in Jerusalem.

Women Who Marry Below Themselves

If I want someone I love to change, what would be the most effective way to accomplish it?

Bill Bennett's Vice

Accusations of hypocrisy leveled at the author of "The Book of Virtues" teach us an important lesson about how we instill values in our children.

The Cure for Marriage Blues

Do you believe it's possible to achieve marital bliss?

Tell Your Children

Explaining the war -- and Passover -- to a six-year-old.

Why does God Make People Sick?

Q: Why does God make people sick?

Where did grandma go when she died?

Q: Where did grandma go when she died?

The Gift of ADHD

ADHD has taught my daughter that nothing comes without working very hard and that you don't take good friends for granted.

(Lack of) Parenting Expertise

The longer I parent, the less I feel I know. But here are a few basic principles that I try to live by.

A Husband's Promises

For every husband who could use a little reminding.

Don't Cause Pain, Give Pleasure, Part 2

Ten surefire ways to give your spouse pleasure.

Don't Cause Pain, Give Pleasure, Part 1

The ultimate five-word formula for a successful marriage.

The Love Mirror

What do your kids see when they look in your eyes?

Genuine Fireworks

Inundated with the scandal and speculation of the Clinton years, we have lost our ability to appreciate what it really takes to make a marriage work.

The Road to Divorce

25% of all marriages end in divorce within four years. Why?

Take Back the Night

A user-friendly guide to parent-teacher conferences.

Good Enough?

The dream to have the best is insatiable.

Sparing the Rod

Most of us hit our children when we are angry or frustrated. We are not educating. We are venting.

Money and Marriage

Wondering why your spouse has a wild spending streak?

Love Is Not Enough

Demonstrating love doesn't always come naturally. Parents need to know how to cuddle, kiss and hug their children.

Mothers and Daughters

The delicate and sometimes painful balancing act.

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?

Eating together as a family, even just once a week, yields tremendous benefits.

Tears of Pain and Joy

When our daughter was born, the feelings of joy were suddenly interrupted with the doctor's statement that she had Down's syndrome and possibly a severe congenital heart defect.

Green is a Jewish Color

In the quieter moments, the questions the children ask and the statements they make are well worth hearing.

Who Do You Love?

Examine your actions vis-a-vis your spouse and ask, "Who do I think about more: my mate or myself?"

The Graduates

A different kind of school. A different kind of graduation.

Dating Sabotage

Three common dating mistakes that can be fatal to a life-long relationship.

Hide and Seek

Suddenly, my son and I were once again embroiled in a power struggle.

The At-Risk Teen

Some frequently asked questions in parenting pre-teens and teenagers, especially those at-risk.

Early Hopes

Being a parent of a preemie entails many challenges. The first one is hope.

Real Jewish Mothers

Mother's Day is not a Jewish holiday; it's a brilliantly contrived marketing tool. But try telling that to my mother.

The Gift of Singlehood

In preparation for meeting your soul mate, now is the time to develop the burning desire to give.

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