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In this section, we present an ever-growing collection of brief articles, essays, poetry, news, recipes, and more—all contributed by our members.

These blogs represent each individual writer's viewpoint. Please keep that in mind as you read and comment. Feel free to disagree, but be respectful of differences.

Note to members: You can start your own blog here, in the "Window Into My World" section. (Please don't start new blogs in any of the other categories.) Instead of or in addition to your own blog, you can also contribute to almost all of the blogs listed below as a guest blogger.

Before starting your own blog, or if you're interested in being a guest blogger in one or more of the categories listed below, please contact Yael for guidelines. It's easy to get started. This section needs YOU!

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Editor's Notes

» Behind the Scenes (Yael): What's happening with this website, the magazine, and more
» Personal Thoughts on Parenting (Yael): by Yael Resnick, editor of Natural Jewish Parenting
» Podcasts and Interviews (Yael): Conversations with interesting people!

Everyday Childcare

» Babywearing (Yael): Parents share their experiences and advice
» Cloth and Natural Diapering (Yael): Experiences and advice
» Sleep Issues (Yael): Addressing our children's nighttime needs as they grow

Jewish Family Life

» Eco-Frugal Living (Yael): How to save the environment, save money, and save our sanity by living simply
» Kids' Crafts and Family Fun (Yael): Ideas for spending quality time together
» Meaningful Moments (Yael): Ways to make Shabbat & Jewish holidays come alive for our children
» Real Quotes from Real Kids (Yael): Wise and funny things YOUR kids say
» Torah Inspiration for Jewish Parents (Yael): Thinking about what our Jewish sources say about parenting
» Work/Life (Yael): Finding the balance (or at least striving for balance)

News Roundup

» Nutrition News (Yael): Short "bites" of info to keep you informed about the latest research
» Vaccine News (Yael): Brief reports on the changing landscape of vaccine information

Perspectives on Parenting

» Parenting Babies & Toddlers (Yael): Joys and challenges of caring for little cuties
» Parenting Kids (Yael): Ups and downs as school-age children grow up
» Parenting Teens and Beyond (Yael): Surviving and thriving during this challenging phase
» Parents of Parents (Yael): The delicate art of being a Jewish grandparent
» Pregnancy, Birth & Adoption (Yael): Exploring the miracle of new life (note: posts here must be "family-friendly")
» Special-Needs Parenting (Yael): Meeting the challenge of raising children with disabilities in the Jewish community

Quill of the Soul

» Poetry in Emotion (Yael): A place to read poems by NJP members and to share poems you have written. If you would like to have your poetry featured here, contact Yael for guidelines.
» Young Writers (Yael): Poetry, stories, and essays by kids and teens. (Parents should contact Yael for guidelines for participation.)

Raising Healthy Families

» A Step in the Right Direction (Yael): Small changes you can make to improve your family's well-being
- Get to know the nature around you: I live in a town with lots of quiet little roads surrounded by woods, streams, and frolicking deer. But I don’t live on a road like that. I live on a busy street (relatively speaking—but about as busy a street as this town has), where c... [more]
- Eliminate one source of exposure to plastic: It can be confusing to figure out which plastics are considered non-toxic (for now, anyway) and which contain (known) harmful chemicals. While it's important to get educated about the various kinds of plastics your family is exposed to, you don't h... [more]
- This blog needs YOU!: Do you have something to say about this topic? Personal or professional experience to share? Information that could benefit others, a story to make people smile, an insight to make them think? You can be part of this blog! Write once a month, on... [more]
- Make your own natural bug repellent: *Why put toxic chemicals on your skin (and even more importantly, your children's skin) to keep insects away? Many essential oils are very effective repellents, they're all-natural, and when used with care, they are safe.* Natural options include... [more]
- Choose the least-toxic sunscreen: (Updated on 5/17/12 with link to EWG's latest guide.) This summer, when you choose a sun protection product, go beyond the buzzwords on the labels and make your choice based on objective safety research. The Environmental Working Group maintain... [more]
- Sneaky way to use less cheese in your mac 'n cheese: If you use cheese (such as shredded cheddar or mozzarella) in pasta recipes, you can cut down on the saturated fat and other not-so-good stuff about dairy by substituting *nutritional yeast* for some of the cheese. (Nutritional yeast looks like lit... [more]
- Replace salt with herbs and spices: Many people think that reducing sodium intake is important only for people with high blood pressure. But no one should be eating more than about a teaspoon of salt per day—and new guidelines may suggest keeping it to much less than that. Th... [more]