Family Life
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The Easiest Way to Shop for Your Own School Supplies
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School supply shopping is always so exciting for kids – but it can be daunting for moms! If you do want to do it yourself online, Target is the best place to start. We’ve found that this is the most organized site to start before you run to endless stores to find the exact items…
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Our Roundup of Crafts and Fun Art Activities for Kids to Do!
There are so many ways to keep little hands busy!
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Super Fun Vacation Activities to Enjoy…at Home!
The destination? Home! Take a family trip without leaving the comfort of your living room When Covid-19 hit shortly before Pesach four years ago, and we were left scrambling to make do in a situation unlike any we’d ever encountered, the result was a Yom Tov unique on so many fronts. That was the year…
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The Mini Photo Magnet Craft
Create cute DIY photo frame magnets you’ll love to see on your fridge! Great birthday party activity. Looking for a cute (and really useful) craft that’ll keep kids of all ages (from the littlest to the teens) happily busy for a little while? Back during the time that we launched Between Carpools, I shared this…
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Make a Summer Scrapbook. Here’s How.
Looking for a low-key activity that will keep the kids quiet and entertained? Try a summer scrapbook! UPDATED FOR 2024 You packed snacks and drinks, took them on a trip, tried to keep your cool through the whining and kvetching, came home soaked (sweat? water? both?), gave baths, served dinner and are ready to collapse…
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Powerful Strategies To Help Your Teen Thrive
The little things you do can instill so much empowerment and confidence in your teenager. Navigating the teenage years can be a tumultuous journey filled with highs, lows, and everything in between. As parents, we strive to give our children the best. We invest so much time, energy, and money into their well-being. We want…
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Which Pacifiers Are Healthiest for My Baby?
A too-large pacifier can crowd the mouth, causing a domino effect of health issues in your child. Yet, reasonable pacifier use is healthy and soothing for baby. What should a mom choose? To read the background of this post see this post on Big Pacifiers, Big Problems. Letting your child develop a healthy mouth and…
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Big Pacifiers, Big Problems
If you have a baby that uses a pacifier, you must read this. Large pacifiers may be cute or seem like the right fit for your growing child, but did you know that they have been found to interfere with child development? These pacis are preventing the palate (roof of the mouth) from widening and…
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He’s a Bar Mitzvah Boy–But Also Still a Child
Having too high expectations can hurt our children in the long run–today’s children need more space to grow at a different pace. As a writer and lecturer, every time I’m asked to present on “any topic that speaks to you,” I find myself thinking, “What’s on my mind and heart right now? What’s something that…
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Pre-Camp Pointers to Share with Your Child
Going to sleepaway camp is a big step for your child…it’s a time when they’ll need to fend for themselves and make decisions without you there daily. But–just because you’re not there with them doesn’t mean you can’t empower them before they go. These questions and tips will help them get the most out of…
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