Family

No, the above title is not a misprint of the ubiquitous, “If you see something, say something” campaign encouraging citizens to report suspicious packages and behavior to the police. In these ads, often found in public places and synagogues, one sees a photo of a passenger with an unattended package nearby.

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Jews have the distinct impression that there are moments in time that we can forego the holiness of the Beit Knesset and allow a frivolous, if not rowdy, behavior.

Once you are feeling anxious, it is imperative to try to calm yourself down so you can set yourself up for success.

Parents are frustrated by their inability to get clear information about the right thing the [X] family has apparently figured out.

I had a great figure and dressed well, but the only thing wrong with me was that I had a very long nose with a huge bump.

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Those children who had managed to control themselves in order to get the second marshmallow had more successful marriages, careers, and lives in general.

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We must believe in our children and look for the good in them.

If we choose a path in which we try to bridge gaps by having a positive attitude and engaging in humor and happiness as well as blessing others, we ultimately will find pleasure in life.

For some reason, when it comes to the shidduch world, it is considered normal – even "the Torah way" – for singles to put their fate entirely in the hands of strangers.

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David (name changed) and his wife had been married for 15 years and believed they knew what each other really wanted. While attending a marriage seminar on communication, David and his wife listened to the instructor declare, “It is essential that husbands and wives know the things that are important to each other.”

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Finding direction in marriage is similar to going on a long journey. To get to where you want to go, you will need to have a plan that includes directions, supplies and someone to navigate along the way.

In this series we have covered many of the major ways to understand what makes a teenager tick. Now it's time to put all the pieces together and work towards restarting the relationship between you and your teenager.

Pesach should be a wonderful time for families to share, a time of bonding and memory-creating.

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When does worrying become anxiety? Is it possible to overcome that anxiety?

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My son goes home from school on a van every day with eleven other boys. Nine of them have cell phones.

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The hothead gets angry because “nobody else knows how to drive!” and loses control when accidents happen (ie. a spilled drink).