Be amazed. This might look simple but children aged 1 ½ – 8 will be equally entertained while building this menorah project (while keeping the adults free to schmooze.) Every year, my family gets together for a Chanukah party and somehow I end up with the job called “figure out how to entertain 30 kids…
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6 Fun Chanukah Games That’ll Get Everyone Laughing
Everyone’s up for some fun at a party. These games make sure it happens. Welcome to Chanukah 2017. It’s a combination of the serious, the hilarious, the creative, and of course, the FUN. And you can bring all those experiences to your home this season. These Chanukah games can be tailored to fit all age…
Here’s Where to Find the Cutest Mitzvah Notepads for Your Child
Mitzvah notes just got even more exciting with the BCP mitzvah notepads! All kids feel so proud when they go off to school with a mitzvah note safely packed in their backpack. Now it’s even more fun to bring in those notes! We designed it, but you can personalize it. An original Between Carpools-designed mitzvah…
How to Fold an Origami Star and Be on Trend with the Kids
Your kids come home from school, and they absolutely need to know how to fold an origami star, the latest trend at school. Mom has no clue. We’ve got your back. Trends come and go so fast we moms have a hard time keeping up. Remember the fidget spinners? Yeah, we’ve still got a couple…
Who Can Help Your Child with Homework When You Can’t?
Your child can get the homework help he/she needs…and it’s free! I don’t know who dreads homework more—the parents or the kids. But we do know that it’s a fact of life. Some years you get lucky and have a teacher who doesn’t believe in homework (thank you, Mrs N. who teaches 4th grade!). And…
Demystifying “Sleep Training” Methods. Which is Best for My Child?
It’s not always easy to get a baby or child to go to sleep on their own. So, which method works? First things first: I really, strongly, dislike the terminology “sleep training.” I am not a sleep trainer, and I do not sleep train my clients’ kids. Call it semantics if you will, but to…
6 Things Your Baby’s Babysitters Wish You Knew
They love your babies and care for them when you can’t be there. Daytime babysitters share their tips for moms. This time of year is when we’ve finally sunk back into our routine. If you’ve had a baby in the past year or so and you work out of the house, then that routine involves…
Are you (or your Teen) Interested in Calligraphy? Here’s How to Get Started
My favorite calligraphy instructional videos, practice worksheets, the best pens and more are all right here. It takes some skill and practice, but calligraphy is an art that’s fulfilling and very useful. And, what’s best, you can teach it to yourself! These resources were all useful to me and they should help you get going….
The Must-Read Guide for The New or Soon-to-Be Mom
I’ve gathered lots of new mom tips over the years, and it’s time to pass them along. Birth order is an amazing thing. I consider myself blessed to be the youngest. Growing up around my supportive married siblings, my matured, softened parents, the adoration of nieces and nephews…it’s molded me to be…well, me. Every youngest…
What to Do When Your Baby’s Diaper Rash Won’t Go Away
Some rashes are more stubborn than the most powerful diaper rash cream. This is what works. For most babies, Balmex and Desitin really does the job and quickly clears up the standard rash. Sometimes, though, diaper rash is more stubborn. These persistent types of rashes might appear when your baby is teething, or if there’s…
