How do you keep things fresh and exciting when there’s so much routine in the days ahead? Now that we’ve changed the clocks and have long months and nights ahead, we’re faced with a looming question: What do we have to look forward to? Oh, just a loooooong, cold winter. Doesn’t that sound exciting? Well,…
Family Life
The Aleph Bais Practice Game
If your child is getting stumped or needs extra Aleph Bais practice, this game that encourages repetition of the harder letters, may do the trick. I remember when the kindergarten teacher of one of my older children told me, “He picks up each letter right away. It’s such a beracha.” I thought, “It is? What’s…
Having a Baby? What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag
If it’s your first time, or even if you simply need a reminder during the 9th month brain fog, this list will help you be organized and ready when it’s time to go to the hospital to have a baby. Over the years on BCP, we’ve had a few mothers write, based on their own…
Help! My Baby Hates Tummy Time!
You know it’s important, but you’re too tired to fight the tummy time fight! Our tips, below. Does your baby cry every time you put him down on his stomach? Do you give it a half-hearted attempt before scooping him back up? You know he needs tummy time…but maybe you’ll try again tomorrow. Why babies…
Top New Jewish Book Picks for Sukkos
It’s a great time for a new book – here’s our reviews on all the latest releases for every single age range. In many families, an upcoming Yom Tov means it’s time for a new book. It’s the perfect time–there may be more downtime for reading, plus it’s something that gets children (and adults too!)…
Children + Chores
How to get the most help with the least amount of pushback. Yom Tov season is approaching, and we all know that we need all the help we can get. Children that help with Yom Tov prep ultimately feel part of the task and contributing gives a sense of belonging. How do we encourage them…
8 Approachable Mussar Books to Start the Year Right
Looking to learn how to refine yourself, but find the task daunting and don’t know where to start? These books, excellent translations of classic sefarim, are great options. We received a request from one reader, “Do you have recommendations for a sefer/book that is divided by sections and has applications for daily living?” Actually, the…
Watch Baruch Levine’s Newest Video
“This Year It Will Be Different” gives encouragement to children who feel frustrated in school. Change the narrative! Shame, tears, frustration — the feelings of a typical school day in the life of a struggling child. With the appropriate awareness, skill, and support, an educator can tap into a child’s strengths and unlock his potential….
Helping Our Children Be Happy with Less
How to step off the hamster wheel and live life as it is. It seems that wherever we look, we find people who have more than us. Especially if we ask our children. It’s tough raising them in today’s indulgent climate where everyone seems to have the latest of everything, and if we don’t give…
Everything You Need to Know for Back to School Season
It’s great to start the school year off with some good advice and resources. And there’s lots of great information and tips here on Between Carpools! These are some of our favorite tips, resources, food prep ideas, and hacks that will be really helpful this time of year.
