There’s not one stretchie on this list–but there are baby gift ideas in every price range. We’ve been there (and that’s why we’re writing this post!). You want to buy a baby gift–but you know said baby probably already has a complete layette and wardrobe. What’s a great baby gift that they’ll love and use–that…
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“A Perfect Shabbos Table”–It’s Not What You Expect
Do your dreams get crushed every Friday night when the Shabbos table fails to be the place of your dreams? This post was a conversation between the five of us on the topic of: the Shabbos table. Tables Have Stages “I remember, when my children were a bit younger, after a day of shopping and…
The Kids’ Weekday “Get Ready for Tomorrow” Chart
Mornings are smoother when kids know just what needs to be taken care of the night before! Make it fun to get back into the nightly routine with this downloadable (and personalizable!) chart. Notepad Chart The chart is available as a custom notepad–you can customize with your child’s name and the items you want to…
What to Wear For Gymnastics
You signed your daughter up for gymnastics lessons, but what is she supposed to wear? Note: The first thing you should find out is whether your gym has a dress code or not. Only start shopping after you have those rules in hand. This post is for those who are enrolled in programs where official…
Where to Get Homework Help
It’s that time of year where the nightly routine once again includes sitting down to do homework. Could your child use more help? (Could you use more help?) We’re going to get this list going–add to it in the comments by sharing homework resources you know! Dial-A-Rebbi For: Boys 3rd Grade and Up (and girls…
7 Tips on Choosing a Sunday Activity for Your Daughter
Sunday is a great time for your daughter to explore her talents and build confidence. How should she spend her time? Yom Tov is over; school is back on; and we are settling into a long and, hopefully, routine winter. With the weather turning too cold to spend time outdoors, long Sundays are ahead. Many…
How to Get a Baby to Swallow Medicine
Is your baby resistant to taking medicine? Where you place that syringe makes all the difference. Sometimes we share hacks here on BCP that are super obvious to some, while others have never heard of them! Like how to keep your panini press clean. Genius to some, obvious to others. So we keep sharing hacks. Read our top 10…
Beat the Back-to-Routine Bedtime Blues
It’s time to get back on the grind—the sleep schedule included. It’s that time of the year. We’re happy to get back into routine after a long Yom Tov season. And that means re-focusing our attention on one important aspect that could gear our children up for a successful winter season: it’s sleep. Over Yom…
Should I Send My Toddler to Playgroup?
How do I decide when it will be right? (If you need to make decisions now for next year, this may help!) “Should I send my 18 month old out this year or not? I have a newborn at home and can’t decide. What’s best at this age, when they don’t have to be sent…
Top Picks From This Season’s Jewish Book Releases
There’s great new book choices for little kids, big kids, teens, and adults in every genre When your Yom Tov prep is finally over and you have a few minutes to yourself between the serving and clearing, you want to sit down with a good book (and that’s more enjoyable when the kids are also…
