How I Taught My Child the Meaning of Hanukkah with a Christmas Tree
During the holidays, I am reminded of how my daughter expressed her wishes during the holiday season when she was 10 years old. This is the story of my daughter’s determination--and of  how her parents handled it. We lived in a wonderful home in Honolulu. We celebrated Hanukkah. We lit the Men

posted 7:39:40pm Dec. 09, 2013 | read full post »

How to Get a GOOD Night's Sleep
  I have many friends, all ages, who have trouble sleeping. They take Ambien, Tylenol PM, listen to music and books on tape and on and on to lull them back to sleep. The National Sleep Association says that 40 million Americans are not getting enough sleep. The first thing people do when the

posted 6:49:18pm Nov. 27, 2013 | read full post »

Thanksgivukkah: Thanksgiving and Hanukkah Unite
This year, Thanksgiving and the first full day of Hanukkah fall on the same day. It is an awesome occasion, in more ways than one, and creates within me a feeling  that ‘this might be meant to be’. Two very important family holidays linked together for the same cause: Jews and Christians united

posted 11:26:16am Nov. 22, 2013 | read full post »

Teach Grandchildren the Importance of Giving
Grammas, with winter holidays around the corner, this is the perfect time to teach our children the value of giving and the importance of showing empathy for children less fortunate than them. In the process, they will learn how giving to others can make them feel good, too. Our grandchildren ce

posted 11:21:16am Nov. 11, 2013 | read full post »

Germs? Flu? Colds? No Thanks!
As the holidays approach, cold weather will keep many of us indoors, and the risk of catching a cold or the flu skyrockets. I know the last thing I want to deal with during the holidays is a fever, sore throat, or constant sneezing! There are wise actions you can take to help prevent the spread of g

posted 6:59:45pm Nov. 04, 2013 | read full post »