There’s great new book choices for little kids, big kids, teens, and adults in every genre. We’re heading into many Yom Tov afternoon hours waiting to be filled, what better way than with a good read? But chances are, you and your children won’t be swept away by just any book. I’m here to give…
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Bugaboo Butterfly vs. Babyzen Yoyo. What’s the Difference?
Our readers wanted to know, and so we asked the experts to compare the two. Having a comfortable and dependable stroller can be the factor that makes or breaks your everyday errands, day trips, and vacations – it makes traveling with little ones so, so much easier when you don’t need to check a stroller…
How to Handle a Disagreement with Your Husband
There’s a bit of strategy involved when hearing what he wants and expressing your own desires. How does decision-making happen in your family? Does it start with a fight? With you explaining why things should be your way? Do you find yourself “being mevater” to preserve the peace? When do you keep quiet? When do…
The Witching Hour: What It Is and How to Handle It With a Newborn
Is there a time of day that your screaming newborn just won’t calm down? If you have a screaming baby in your arms who doesn’t want to calm down (even with the tried and true methods you use during the day), chances are they’re in the witching hour—and you’ll want to keep reading to learn…
Which Toddler Car Seats Are the Best?
Eventually, it’s time to retire the Doona. If your baby is ready for a toddler or convertible car seat, this is what you need to know. Hooray! Your baby outgrew the infant car seat, and it’s time to transition to a convertible seat! But where to start? The top 3 criteria you want to look…
No Room on the Fridge? Make a Wall Magnet Board
These days, many refrigerators are not magnetic. This is a new solution. The fridge is often a place where each of your family members has a place to shine. That talmidah hashavua award, the picture she’s so proud of, those incentive charts, or a really grade test mark or note from teacher. It’s also a…
For the Kids: Draw Your Own Purim Caricatures
If your children loved our Jewish caricatures and Chanukah caricatures, they’ll love this activity. Free download! This one was a reader request and illustrator C.A. Kohn agreed to draw us some caricatures again! Moms can download and print and keep kids busy with an activity that builds anticipation for Purim. Simply download and print the…
The Best White Noise Machines According to You
Lots of you rely on noise machines to get better sleep and you told us which are your favorites. After receiving quite a few emails and messages asking if we could recommend a noise machine, we turned to our audience on social media and asked – if you use a noise machine, which one do…
How To Have Meaningful Conversations, With The People You Love
The key is to come prepared. Sometimes, it just happens, naturally. Sometimes, it just does not. We have all been there. A restaurant outing that just falls flat, a birthday dinner where the conversation just does not flow. You would be surprised, but the key, really, is asking the right questions. Just like a good…
How to Make School Work for Your ADHD Kid
Tips for parents and guidance for teachers on bringing out the best of an ADHD child in the classroom. “I have 26 kids in my class and YOUR child dominates all of my attention!” I know I’m not the only parent who has heard this humiliating sentence from their child’s teacher. There we sit in…