These practical tips help our children understand what’s truly necessary and what’s not. They’re even a helpful reminder for ourselves as well. Teaching kids about finances doesn’t have to feel like meeting with your accountant. One of the most important lessons you can teach your kids about money has nothing to do with dollars and…
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Make a Chanukah Accordion Picture
It’s called an agamograph and your children will love coloring and folding this accordion-style Chanukah coloring page to make their own version! An agamograph is a photo that’s folded like an accordion. When you look one way, you see one image. When you look the other way, you see something else. Now your kids can…
Engaged? Planning a Wedding?
Between Carpools has guides to help ensure that every details of your simcha is as stress-free as possible. It starts with the engagement. If you’re the first time mother of a bride, it’s a mad dash to set up that L’Chaim…and if it’s your first time, do you know what just you’re supposed to do?…
3 Simple Steps to a Neater Handwriting
With a bit of practice, your child can have neat, easy to read handwriting when you help him or her master these simple rules. Often all a poor handwriting really needs is a few simple tweaks. A more legible, clearer handwriting can help your child succeed academically and build up his or her confidence! Practice…
Get Bedtime Back on Track with This Chart. Download and Print!
Let your kids check off their pre-bedtime to-do list without the endless nudging. Download and print this adorable chart! If there’s one time period of the day where an assistant would really come in handy, it’s bedtime. On Between Carpools, we’ve shared lots of tips over the years about bedtime and sleep for all ages,…
Sending Him Back to Yeshiva – with Love That Lasts Beyond Goodbye
You can be there for your son–even when he’s not at home. There’s something tender about packing up again after bein hazmanim. The folded shirts, the snacks tucked into the corner, the tefillin bag checked one more time, it’s all familiar. But behind the packing lists and reminders lies something deeper: The quiet hope that…
How to Replace “I Hate Math” with “Wait, That’s Actually Cool!”
When your child declares war on fractions, these simple shifts can transform homework battles into breakthrough moments. “I’m not a math person. I hate math.” If you’ve heard these words from your child, you’re not alone. I hear this constantly, and honestly? It breaks my heart every time. Because here’s what I’ve discovered after working…
Top Book Picks for Sukkos
We love to enjoy new reading material over Yom Tov – see what new books are available for every age and genre! With long Sukkos afternoons ahead, prepare for some well-earned reading time. This season brings many reading options for kids and adults alike. Compelling new titles are ready to transport you – to mysterious…
Hosting with Heart: Navigating Yomim Tovim with Sensitivity
It’s not just about how much physical space each family needs. There are some more things to consider when you’ll be spending Yom Tov together with families in different stages. Sora is overjoyed. Baruch Hashem, she will be hosting her entire family for the Yomim Tovim this year. For the first time, all of her…
Preventing Kriah Delays in Kindergarten-1st Grade
Sometimes, there’s an underlying reason why your child is not catching on as quickly as his peers. These fun and productive exercises can help you pinpoint the source of the weakness. These exercises are also helpful for teachers to identify why your student may be struggling and what to work on. Educational research has come…
