Foolproof? A Study in Statistics

Foolproof? A Study in Statistics

Testimonials! That’s what you need when you write an ad for the frum community!” The extremely perky graphic artist who was interviewing for a job with me was certain. “People want to read stories about how it works. Numbers are boring.” She has a point. Numbers can...
Role of Rewards

Role of Rewards

Building Our Children’s Willpower You’re an honest person, right? You’d never take something that doesn’t belong to you, correct? We can trust you, I can tell.” These are the words that accompanied the end of a fictitious “job interview” set up by a popular television...
Not Exactly the Life of Party

Not Exactly the Life of Party

Who doesn’t love a party? The food, the decorations, reconnecting with family and friends…. It’s wonderful, right? My husband thinks I’m totally anti-social, reflects Brachi. I don’t like parties. I’d seriously rather clean my entire...
How Temperament makes us Tick

How Temperament makes us Tick

The night before classes start, some kids are so anxious that they can’t sleep. Others are ecstatic, counting down the hours. What causes such different reactions, and how you can help each of your children achieve success in school? Hindy comes home from her first...