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And it doesn't hurt to drink chicken soup when you're sick, either!

Judgment, Cell Phones, and a Kid at the Bus Stop

. Here nybskzeafi is a slightly edited excerpt from “Mamaleh Knows Best: What Jewish Mothers Do to Raise Successful, Creative, Empathetic, Independent Children,” by my friend, the humorist Marjorie Ingall. Her book blends anecdotes, history, and scientific research to show that, contrary to the stereotype of the overprotective Jewish mom, “Jewish mothers have actually historically nurtured their […]

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