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A Parent’s Perspective

By Benay Josselson
In A Parent's Perspective
Posted March 29, 2016

In My Child’s Own Words – A Parent’s Perspective

When I first started blogging, I had many reservations about sharing details about our family, particularly about R. Although I feel it is important to be transparent and open about our [...]

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Sharing Our Child’s Diagnosis With Him – A Parent’s Perspective
By Benay Josselson
In A Parent's Perspective
Posted February 29, 2016

Sharing Our Child’s Diagnosis With Him – A Parent’s Perspective

We never had a plan for how or when we would tell R that he was on the autism spectrum. It was not something we spent a lot of time considering because it almost seemed beside the point. R was [...]

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By Benay Josselson
In A Parent's Perspective
Posted April 28, 2015

A Parent’s Perspective

We’ve been doing a lot of thinking over the past couple of months about what the best educational setting is for R. Much like our questions about camps, we’ve wondered if we are doing the right [...]

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By Abra Jacobs Goldemberg
In A Parent's Perspective
Posted April 20, 2015

The Power of Playdates

I never remember playdates being a “thing” when I was growing up. Now, as a parent, it is all the rage. My children frequently wonder aloud why they have playdates on certain days and not on [...]

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By Benay Josselson
In A Parent's Perspective
Posted December 23, 2014

All Means All: Investing to Make Jewish Day Schools Inclusive

I’ve read a couple of different articles recently about the value of day school education for raising children who will identify and remain Jewish. I couldn’t agree more. I know I’m not alone in [...]

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By Benay Josselson
In A Parent's Perspective
Posted October 28, 2014

Camp Without A Formal Program

As we become comfortable in our school routines and celebrate joyous Fall holidays, we can, believe it or not, already turn our attention to next Summer. It’s never too soon to begin [...]

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By Benay Josselson
In A Parent's Perspective
Posted September 23, 2014

Back To School

Our sons attend a vibrant new community day school in Rockland County, New York. With smaller classes than in the public school, energetic and motivated teachers and staff, and a friendly and [...]

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By Benay Josselson
In A Parent's Perspective
Posted September 3, 2013

Ready To Dance

Shortly before the camp season ended, on the morning of Camp Ramah’s Festivale, R turned to me and said, “Mommy, last summer I needed Rachel to carry me but this year, I am ready to dance on my [...]

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