Does your primary or first grade child have a hard time following instructions? For young children starting elementary school, it can be overwhelming. These simple, practical ideas will get them school-ready and be better equipped to handle the structure and expectations. It’s that time of year. Even before one lesson is taught, if you know…
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A Woodburning Art Project for Adults (Great Activity with Friends!)
If you have some downtime this summer, gather the materials and your friends and spend a fulfilling and therapeutic afternoon creating this Sukkos decor. This creative DIY Sukkos decor was created for BCP readers by Berlingerart Academy; the home and haven of professional digital illustration. You know you love art. It’s therapeutic, relaxing, and fulfilling….
What to Watch – Jewish Kids Edition
Need some help educating and entertaining the kids? Want to keep them in a space that upholds your values? There are plenty of Torah-true resources available right now! There’s so much content online right now, there’s no need to resort to secular sources to help you carry the load of entertaining and educating your children…
LEGO To Go, Please!
Have a kid who can play with LEGO for hours? Now you can pack it up for some travel time entertainment. There are some kids who can play with LEGO endlessly. The ones who need just a handful or two of bricks and their imagination can create all sorts of building ideas. And while we…
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…
Top 5 Excuses for Not Thanking Your Husband
We’ve got all your reasons. Now, see why you should still thank your husband despite them. You know how sometimes you finally get a moment to yourself—maybe the baby’s asleep, the soup is simmering, and you sit down with a magazine—only to realize… you left the laundry in the machine two days ago? Yeah. Marriage…
Make a Custom Patch Party Favor – It’s a Fun DIY Activity
Planning party activities for your family can be challenging. This simple craft idea will excite the kids and also serves as a great party favor they will take home and enjoy. It’s as simple as choosing a base item such as a tote, sweatshirt, or headband. Then have the kids choose their patches and letters…
Teach Your Baby To Drink From A Straw In 5 Minutes Or Less!
Ready to introduce straw cups to your baby? Here’s the easiest way to do it. Are you ready to move on from bottles? Or maybe not ready to give up bottles entirely, but want to give your baby another daytime option? Parents tend to choose a sippy cup once they’re ready to introduce water because…
There’s Never Too Much Protection at the Pool
Even when there are adults watching – they can be distracted. An underwater camera can give you that extra layer of protection at the swimming pool. Three years ago, my daughter Dina drowned in a tragic accident, forever changing my life. Now, as a mother on a mission, I’m dedicated to preventing other families from…
How to Talk to Your Teenage Boys
Have you been getting one word answers to your questions? The way with teenage boys is less interrogation, and more invitation. If you’re the mother of a teenage boy, you’ve probably been here: You ask how his day was. “Fine.” You ask what he learned. “Stuff.” You ask if everything’s okay. “Yeah.” (shrug) Suddenly, you’re…
