Create the shapes, then sit back and let them create the scenes. If you like the ease of this dot sticker activity, then this foam sticker one has an added bonus: it will be easier to get your child or toddler into the bath (though it might be harder to get them out). This is…
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Yes, Kids Still Need Positive and Negative Reinforcement
…And particularly ADHD kids. Why should they follow the rules if there’s no motivation or consequence? Editor’s Note: For the past year or so, Between Carpools readers have been enjoying Avigail’s expertise and engaging writing on the topic of ADHD children. You can read all her posts over here. She’s a powerhouse in the field…
Are You a Frog Farmer?
What does that even mean? Is it you that’s turning your husband into a frog…or a prince? Are you a Frog Farmer? A what? Well, let’s see how to explain this. You see, there are some women who turn frogs into princes. And then… There are some women who turn princes into frogs. What?!? I…
Here’s Why I’ll Never Go Back To Baby Food Jars: Baby-Led Weaning
Learn about how to seamlessly integrate your baby into mealtimes, and help prevent future picky eating with baby-led weaning. Disclaimer: This is not medical advice! Please consult with your pediatrician before beginning baby-led weaning. When my first baby turned 4 months old, well-meaning friends and relatives asked me if I had started giving him solids…
How to Communicate Effectively with Your Child’s School
Whether it’s your child’s teacher or the hanhallah, there are effective ways to handle anything which may come up. This is it! Yom tov season is over, and now we are in it for the long haul at school. And not always does that long haul go so easily. As a volunteer at the Nefesh…
The Dot Sticker Activity for Toddlers
They can have so much fun with simple dot stickers! We are entering the fall and winter months, and for me, Sundays are always so hard. My son is home and there isn’t much to do to fill his day. If you feel this way also, read on! One favorite item that offers a lot…
Round Robin Activities for Sundays
Need to host a group of girls for a couple hours on a Sunday? Some tips on how to plan your day. Depending on where you live, your girls might have a range of different options to keep them busy on Sundays. And while if you’re in-town, there’s lots of options (from full scale programs…
The Jewish Memory Game: Download, Print, and Color!
It’s now that we’re feeling the achdus of the Jewish nation more than ever. This game is an easy way to convey these values to our children without even using words. Created by C.A.Kohn, check out the first set of Jewish cartoons he drew for between carpools and this post for Chanukah and Purim themed…
5 Myths About Raising Bilingual Kids
Is there more than one language spoken in your household? Your children may have a great advantage. Below is what you don’t need to worry about. I’m Moran, a Multilingual Speech Language Therapist from Columbia University. I work in Miami with over 150+ bilingual children and families in 4 languages — English, Spanish, Hebrew, and…
What’s the Difference Between Tantrums vs. Meltdowns
Knowing the difference will help you determine which tools you’ll use to handle it. Your husband comes home and you are EXHAUSTED. Done. Finished. And you need that to be understood so you don’t totally lose it. When your spouse walks in the door, you launch into a long list of things you have done…
