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Living “happily ever after” – myth or reality?

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Jane Garber-Rosenzweig

As a child, I was always a big fan of fairy tales, especially the ending of most of them being “…and they lived happily ever after”. I have never given a second thought to the concept of “happily ever after”. … Continue reading →

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The Galactic Adventures of Alex Mackenzie – the next bestseller?

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Jane Garber-Rosenzweig

I have read hundreds of books in my time, seen and critiqued their screen versions and even commenced writing one of my own.  However, recently I have come about reading a book written by someone very dear to my heart … Continue reading →

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Patience is a virtue

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Jane Garber-Rosenzweig

We all know that patience is a virtue.  As per famous proverb: “all good things come to those who wait”. However, lately I have thought about this concept further in trying to understand what being patient actually entails. The normal … Continue reading →

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Parenthood – a job not for the faint-hearted

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Jane Garber-Rosenzweig

Parenthood as a concept can only be fully understood by adults once they embark on this scary yet breathtakingly exciting journey. The woman, as the nature intended, goes through the pregnancy fearing childbirth and managing the symptoms, like morning (or as it … Continue reading →

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Lessons of Motherhood

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Jane Garber-Rosenzweig

Being a mother is a 24/7 gig. You hear it all the time, but you only realize the truth of the matter once you actually become one. You sign up to a job that lasts a lifetime.  There is no … Continue reading →

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Say no to bullying!

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Jane Garber-Rosenzweig

More than a century ago Harvey S. Firestone stated the following: “Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one’s definition of your life, but define yourself.” Most people think that bullying is … Continue reading →

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Do you want the truth? Ask a child

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Jane Garber-Rosenzweig

There is a French proverb “if you want the truth, ask a child”. Recently, I have come to realize that this proverb is very accurate.  If you want a true opinion about anything,  children will be honest and will tell you the truth.  Whether it … Continue reading →

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Manners – extinct concept?

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Jane Garber-Rosenzweig

We strive to teach our children good manners from a very young age. ‘Please’, ‘thank you’, ‘excuse me’ and ‘sorry’ play a big part in our daily lives. Do we succeed in our quest? Taking a train ride a few … Continue reading →

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Life and business skills – do children know best?

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Jane Garber-Rosenzweig

“A child can teach an adult three things: to be happy for no reason, to always be busy with something and to know how to demand with all his might that which he desires” – Paulo Coelho. There are most … Continue reading →

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Technology – convenience or hindrance?

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Jane Garber-Rosenzweig

Gone are the days when you referred to an apple and everyone understood you were talking about a fruit and a playstation meant a playground in the local park. Today we are surrounded by technology, such as mobile phones, desktop and portable computers, music and video devices, various game … Continue reading →

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