For some, midterms might be over, while for others, they’re starting. Whichever way, these strategies support test-takers throughout the school year. I recall my 11-year-old coming home looking defeated, then blurting out, “I didn’t know my farher. I couldn’t answer most of the questions.” I knew he had studied and is a bright, somewhat disorganized…
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Jewish Videos Your Kids Can Enjoy At Home
Looking for kosher entertainment this midwinter break? How about a video rental? The last time we covered this topic, it was in the early days of Covid when we were all desperate for something – anything – wholesome with which to entertain our kids. But recently the topic came up about how the quality and…
The Tips & Tricks You Need To Start Your Nursing Journey
All the things you wish your big sister told you to get you started on your nursing journey, below. Isn’t nursing supposed to be that all-natural, instinctive, and super-easy way to feed your baby? Ha! Although it eventually becomes second-nature, having the proper support to get your started is really important. We’ve gathered some hard-accumulated…
Magnetic Picture Frame Craft – No Mess!
The easy, no mess picture frame craft activity that will keep kids of all ages busy crafting (with something cute to show for their efforts). Great for parties. We were planning a birthday party and needed an easy craft. Sure, my daughter would have preferred something like painting pottery, making slime, or any one of…
Five Tips for Handling a Moody Teenager
Don’t be frustrated – these five clear, practical tips will help you feel both empowered and empathetic when dealing with your moody teen. Anybody who’s ever been a teenager and anyone who’s ever raised a teenager (all of us, that is) knows that teenagers can get moody. One minute, they’re cheerful and prattling on about…
Crafts That Save the Day
The kids need an activity. It’s time to bring out the crafts! Here are some of our favorite crafts for kids! All of these projects are self-contained–there’s no other supplies needed. One kit and your activity for the afternoon is set! We continually update this post to include the tried-and-true crafts that our own children…
How to Feel Respect Even If You Really Don’t Feel It
And why it’s worth it for you to try to give it – even if you don’t think you’ll ever change him. Here’s a trick question: What’s the #1 thing a man wants from his wife? It’s not what you think. The answer is actually respect. You may wonder, “Why should I respect my husband?…
How to Prepare for Your Snow Tubing Trip
Here is everything you need to know for a successful, fun, snow tubing day! Thank you to our readers who contributed their tips, and especially to one whose wit and experience formed the basis of this post. Snow tubing with the kids sounds like a blast-until someone’s yarmulka takes flight, their gloves vanish into the…
A Guide to Plan Your Pidyon Haben
A first baby boy is born – what do you do next? Thanks to Devorah Weisz who spearheaded this topic when she wrote to us, “I am B”H making a Pidyon Haben for my first grandchild. I checked your website to see if you had any guidance, but this page is missing from your website….
How to Store Your Mommy Memories
You think you’ll remember those cute things they said, but you know that you will one day forget. Here are some ideas and ways to save your “Mommy Memories” so you and your children can look back and enjoy! As I was reading this post on Winter Wins for Your Marriage recently on Between Carpools,…
