Lisa Rosowsky was in my freshman dorm in college and it’s been an absolute pleasure to watch her artistic career unfold as someone who makes political commentary about the Holocaust, as well as more contemporary times. Her art is multimedia and makes you think. It elicits a deeply emotional response, as art can do. I…
When you leave the hospital, you’re responsible for a little human who’ll rely on you for all their basic needs. There are a fair few bits that you will have to bring with you to look after them properly. Wet wipes, diapers, baby formula (if you use it), and a good diaper bag to hold…
Divorce can be a roller coaster of emotions that are not only challenging to process but can also cause making decisions seem difficult. Divorce isn’t for the faint of heart, but neither is staying in an unhappy marriage. If you are considering filing for divorce or know your marriage is heading in that direction, you…
I’m so excited to reveal the cover of my latest picture book! Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Robert Sae-Heng This is a rhyming picture book featuring twelve unusual farms around the world. From vertical gardens in Singapore to ancient terrace farms in Chile, humans have…
All you wanted was a nice, relaxing family dinner after a long day. Instead, you get a tearful meltdown and a refusal to eat. Hours later, as you toss in turn in bed, you agonize over how you handled the situation. It’s a scenario to which many parents can relate. Kids will naturally go through…
Kids can do incredible things with the support of a loving parent or guardian. With today’s technology, our kids sometimes find hobbies that we might not enjoy or understand. Whether you like or dislike the same things, here is now to support your kid’s hobbies. Try Them Out Yourself Getting involved is one of the…
Antisemitism (also spelled anti-semitism or anti-Semitism): Prejudice, discrimination, vandalism, and/or violence against people who are Jewish. From Ruth Bader Ginsberg: The Case of R.B.G. vs. Inequality by Jonah Winter, illustrated by Stacy Innerst There are plenty of books on racism and even skin color, but when I tried to make this list, I had trouble finding books for…