Category Archives: Parenting/Grandparenting Features
A Special “Happy Mother’s Day” to All Moms |
 | This Mother’s Day, we appreciate all mothers raising Jewish children. For intermarried parents, PJ Library, The Mother’s Circle, and other programs offer additional support and community. Happy Mother’s Day! Posted in Holiday & Event Features, Parenting/Grandparenting Features |
What’s so Jewish about Father’s Day? |
 | Honoring our mothers and fathers is an everyday Mitzvah. So, what makes Father’s Day important for Jewish families? Posted in Holiday & Event Features, Parenting/Grandparenting Features |
Why (Jewish) Summer Camp? |
 | Summer is upon us. If you haven’t yet made plans for your children to attend summer camp, it’s not too late — after all, there are many good reasons to do so! Posted in Parenting/Grandparenting Features |
How to Pick the Right Summer Camp |
 | As we learn in Sami’s Sleepaway Summer by Jenny Meyerhoff, each child (and each family) has different needs when it comes to summer camp. Here are some tips for going about your research of just the right camp. Posted in Books & Music Features, Parenting/Grandparenting Features |
Honoring Maurice Sendak (1928-2012) |
 | Maurice Sendak (1928-2012) passed away this week, leaving behind a legacy in children’s literature. We at PJ Library honor the legacy of Maurice Sendak. Posted in Parenting/Grandparenting Features, PJ Program News & Updates |
Counting the Omer with Children |
 | S’firat Ha’omer is a time for reflection. Here are some ideas for families. Posted in Books & Music Features, Holiday & Event Features, Parenting/Grandparenting Features |
Parenting and the Ten Commandments |
 | What do the Ten Commandments provide parents and families when it comes to teaching the basic core values of Judaism? Posted in Holiday & Event Features, Parenting/Grandparenting Features |
Passover Laughs |
 | This Passover, share a few good chuckles as a family. Posted in Holiday & Event Features, Parenting/Grandparenting Features, Video Posts |
Multiple Intelligences at the Seder Table |
 | What can parents and teachers take away from the midrash of the arba’ah banim, the Four Children? How does this story relate to modern theories about learning in general and Jewish education specifically? Posted in Holiday & Event Features, Parenting/Grandparenting Features |
Simms Taback’s ‘Joseph Had a Little Overcoat’ |
 | This month, PJ Library children in the Bagels & Lox (2 to 3 Years) Age Group are receiving the popular Joseph Had a Little Overcoat, written and illustrated by Caldecott Medal-winning author Simms Taback. Posted in Books & Music Features, Parenting/Grandparenting Features, Video Posts |
Dress, Bake & Shake for Purim: 18 Unique Suggestions |
 | 18 creative ideas for Purim! As a family, consider these ideas for making new costumes, baking unique Hamantaschen, or crafting a one-of-a-kind gragger. Posted in Holiday & Event Features, Parenting/Grandparenting Features |
Purim Advice for Parents: Encouraging Kind Acts |
 | Jewish parenting tips from experts aimed at helping to raise generous children and encourage kind acts. Posted in Holiday & Event Features, Parenting/Grandparenting Features |