Family Life
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The Storytelling Party Game
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For this game, you need nothing more than paper, pens and some good imagination! Last year, my daughter came home from school on Chanukah and told us about a fun game her teacher played with them in computer class. Of course, we made sure to add that to the Between Carpools Chanukah game collection! For
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3 Ways to Make Sure Your Child Feels Whole
The root of “Chanukah” is “Chinuch.” These three chinuch lessons are a must-know for the well-being of your children. In honor of Chanukah, let’s talk chinuch. There are many ways to explain the link between these two words, which share the same root, but let’s focus on one that is particularly relevant to parenting. On
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Make an Edible Dreidel: Easy, Mess-Free Project
Kids will love creating this easy-to-make, edible dreidel. It’s the perfect mess-free project to enjoy, at home, at a party, or in the classroom. As a teacher, I had been looking for an easy, mess-free project I can create with my students. That meant–no melting chocolate, no marshmallow fluff. I actually looked first on Between
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Top Keyboards and Guitars for Your Young Musician
Readers asked us: Which keyboard or guitar should I buy for my child? It seems like there are so many options out there, but if you’re not a player yourself, how does a parent even begin to choose which instrument is best for their child that’s starting to play? We asked Bassline Pro’s Shmuel Bassman
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How to Play Menorah Trivia
This is a fun game that the grownups, teens, and kids will all love to play and watch. The great thing about being behind the scenes at Between Carpools is that we get to hear all the new ideas and try them out right away, long before they make it into a post. So, when
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How to Play the Candy Game at Your Party
There’s no winners, but there’s lots of entertainment and fun. We were planning a BCP night out, with the five of us, plus all the amazing ladies who work behind the scenes to help make Between Carpools run (thank you Tzila, Sarifka, Natalie, and Reena!). Since most of us work “virually,” i.e. in our own
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Therapists Share: Why It’s So Important for Kids to Express Themselves
Answering questions builds self-awareness and confidence. Hear what Chedvi Perr, LCSW says about The Jewish Kids Journal. Journal writing is a wonderful way to help children develop a love of writing while also learning to express themselves and convey new ideas. Nothing is more exciting than giving a child a writing prompt and seeing the
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10 Baby Gifts That Are Not Clothing
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
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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
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