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…
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…
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…
“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…
