Family Life
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It Takes a Village
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If you notice something, there’s a way to say it with care. You’re not a know-it-all. You’re just a mother who’s been there. Here’s the thing no one tells you when you become a mother. When we see something, we are allowed to say something. Sometimes a pediatrician reassures and moves on. Sometimes you’re told,…
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What Does My Daughter Need to Pack for Seminary?
Heading off to seminary in Israel for the year? You’ve never packed for this long of a time and it can be overwhelming. What do the girls actually wear? This guide will help! This is a list written by seminary students of a Bais Yaakov-type of seminary in Israel. As moms we’re familiar with the…
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How to Get Teens to Listen the First Time Without Being Harsh
If technology is getting in the way of you connecting with your children and keeping them from listening to your instructions, there’s a better way to get through. If you are parenting a teen, you have probably had the moment where a simple request turns into a pattern. You ask. They do not move. You…
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Be Ready for Camp
From our popular camp packing lists, to our best tips, you’ll feel like a pro as you get your child ready for sleepaway camp. Whether it’s your first time sending a child to sleepaway camp, or you’re already a veteran, you still need a list. For years, BCP Readers have been turning to our Camp…
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Our Favorite Bath Toys (That Won’t Mold or Mildew)
How to choose bath toys that stay dry (mold and mildew free), plus top picks, here. In my younger parenting days, I picked bath toys based on what I thought would keep my kids happiest (i.e. busiest) in the bath. Things that squeezed, floated, sank, whatever was most colorful and ‘fun.’ Then the toys didn’t…
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The Sister I Didn’t Know I Had
If you grew up without a sister, you can still fill the gap. The letter came addressed to me as “Fave Sister.” This may not sound like a big deal, but to me it was. I don’t have a sister. I always wanted a sister. Being the big sister to my younger brother in our…
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Daughter Going to Seminary? The First Thing You Need to Know
Before you start the shopping, this is really what you need to know to be prepared for sending your daughter to seminary. To my fellow mothers, This letter is written especially for the mothers of 12th graders preparing to send your daughters off to the wild west of Seminary Dorms. This letter of warning is…
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Our Favorite Outdoor Toys for Summer
When the weather is right, we just want the kids to be busy outdoors. Use this list to stock up on a summer full of fun! Once the weather is warm, there is nothing as healthy, wholesome, and enjoyable as outdoor fun. And our favorite outdoor toys help make it happen! There are some toys…
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Chol Hamoed Expectations
You can change the way your children enjoy Chol Hamoed with this one simple tip–and it doesn’t cost a thing. One of the best parenting hacks for a smoother Yom Tov, especially Chol HaMoed, is preparation. When we prepare ourselves and our kids, things are far more likely to run smoothly. That said—let’s be real—it’s…
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Climate Control When Dealing with Moody People
If you find yourself in the presence of negativity or difficult people, change your mood in these four quick steps. You look out your window, waiting for spring — when the snow melts into a small pond in your yard. At least indoors, you’re in control. Thankfully, thermostats make it simple to keep things steady.…
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