Next to Santa, Buddy the Elf is one of the most iconic holiday characters. His passion for people and sweets make him incredibly loveable. So, when Lake Nona High School’s Theatre Department announced that they would be doing Elf the Musical, Jr. as their winter show, it made perfect sense that they would honor this beloved, sugar-obsessed, giant-sized imp’s sweet tooth with a … [Read more...]
Mama’s Turn: Why Use a Lawn Mower When a Weed Whacker Can Get the Job Done?
A dear friend of mine who happens to be a family counselor recently wrote a wonderful article on the newest and latest parenting craze, “Lawnmower Parents.” Not to be confused with “Helicopter Parents” who “hover” over their children and dive down like a bird pouncing on prey at the first sign of distress, “Lawnmower Parents” seem to be even more aggressive. … [Read more...]
Mama’s Turn: Everyone Needs A Mental Health Day
I was a good kid growing up … well, at least by society standards. I did what I thought I was supposed to do: go to school, get good grades ... I was even active in theatre after school, which kept me from getting into too much trouble. I guess you could say that, for the most part, I didn’t cause any of the grownups in my life too much heartache. One day, when I was a … [Read more...]
Mama’s Turn: ‘Hey, Alexa?’
I grew up in a big, loud, Jewish family. We enjoyed nothing more than holiday family dinners where we all stuffed our faces, shouted at one another and bickered over inconsequential stuff like whether Noodle Kugel should have raisins in it or not. (For the record … NO, never raisins!) We were most content being in a state of quarrelsome upheaval. In fact, I dare say it was how … [Read more...]
Mama’s Turn: Signs of Middle Age
It is hard to believe, but here it is … another Mama’s Turn column from me. While you might just call this August’s issue, I call it the month I turn 49. To be honest, this birthday is kind of a non-event as I’ve been telling people I was “almost 50” since I was 40. Adding years always elicits a “wow, you look good for your age” response, and I am not against shortening my life … [Read more...]
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