Boys (and girls!) can benefit when there’s fun learning resources available at home. These are tried-and-true ways to pique his interest. Editor’s Note: A few months ago, one reader wrote to us, “This is just a suggestion of something I’d love to see–and I’m sure others would too. I have a bunch of boys that…
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Jewish Women Share Their Best Marriage Tips for Newlyweds
We asked our readers, “What’s the best piece of advice you would share with Jewish newlyweds?” Then, the advice came pouring in. That’s when we realized that the tips were good for all Jewish marriages, no matter what age or stage you’re in. These are the marriage tips our readers have to share with each…
More Super Easy Busy Toddler Activities
Some more easy prep, DIY activities to keep your toddler happy and busy. Did you love the activities shared in my first post on Busy Toddler Activities? Need a couple of fresh ones to keep your toddler entertained? He’ll also love these. Pipe Cleaner and Straw ActivityAge Level: 2.5+ You’ll Need: Cut up straws to…
From First Dates to First Year: A Parent’s Guide to Shidduchim
As parents, we dream of walking our children down to the chuppah. There is no greater joy in the world than seeing your child set up a home of their own. Getting married is not the ultimate goal, however. Staying married and building a healthy, thriving, and happy marriage should be the goal. Here are…
14 New Amazon Crafts for At-Home Fun
These fun new activities make home the most fun place to be. Editor’s Note: This post has been updated for 2024 with more tried-and-true crafts that our own children have loved too! Winter is here and it can be a challenge to keep the kids entertained while being stuck indoors. If you have a few…
How to Connect with Your Teenage Boy
A BCP Reader asked a question, and we started schmoozing about the topic…and we discovered a lot of important tips on keeping the relationship with your teenage boys strong. While some of the emails you send to hello@betweencarpools.com only need quick replies, some others, including the topics you suggest, we go through when we all…
Super Easy Busy Toddler Activities
Drink your coffee in peace with these easy prep, low supervision DIY activities Your toddler seems uninterested in his toys. But you really need a few minutes (even if it’s just to drink a whole cup of coffee!) for him to be busy on his own. These fun activities are easy for you to prepare,…
Do Your Kids Love to Perform? These Make Home Skits and Plays Even More Fun.
It’s showtime! Simply hang the curtains and let your kids perform and entertain. We all know some of those kids who love to perform. Skits, dances, gymnastics shows, choirs – they just love to shine in the spotlight. They practice and pull together just the right costumes and props. Maybe they even create backdrops. Want…
Every Child Can Benefit: Ohel’s New Resilience Workbook
Ohel’s brand-new resilience workbook for children couldn’t have come at a better time. Learn all about ‘Inner Space,’ below. You’ve heard us speak about Ohel before: Ohel Children’s Home and Family Services is the umbrella organization that services the Jewish community with mental health support. Read all about what they do in our previous round-up…
How to Collect and Organize Mini Erasers
Even mom will fall in love with this collection because it’s just so cute! This is one collection that even mom will be excited about. There’s something about cute mini things that’s just irresistible. I approve of this one way more than other Recess Trends they’ve been into over the years. (Other than Rubik’s Cubes…