The little things you do can instill so much empowerment and confidence in your teenager. Navigating the teenage years can be a tumultuous journey filled with highs, lows, and everything in between. As parents, we strive to give our children the best. We invest so much time, energy, and money into their well-being. We want…
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Which Pacifiers Are Healthiest for My Baby?
A too-large pacifier can crowd the mouth, causing a domino effect of health issues in your child. Yet, reasonable pacifier use is healthy and soothing for baby. What should a mom choose? To read the background of this post see this post on Big Pacifiers, Big Problems. Letting your child develop a healthy mouth and…
Big Pacifiers, Big Problems
If you have a baby that uses a pacifier, you must read this. Large pacifiers may be cute or seem like the right fit for your growing child, but did you know that they have been found to interfere with child development? These pacis are preventing the palate (roof of the mouth) from widening and…
He’s a Bar Mitzvah Boy–But Also Still a Child
Having too high expectations can hurt our children in the long run–today’s children need more space to grow at a different pace. As a writer and lecturer, every time I’m asked to present on “any topic that speaks to you,” I find myself thinking, “What’s on my mind and heart right now? What’s something that…
Pre-Camp Pointers to Share with Your Child
Going to sleepaway camp is a big step for your child…it’s a time when they’ll need to fend for themselves and make decisions without you there daily. But–just because you’re not there with them doesn’t mean you can’t empower them before they go. These questions and tips will help them get the most out of…
Ten Tips for a Successful Mommy Camp
It’s always been a dream of mine to keep my kids home from day camp one half and run our own brand of Mommy camp. Last summer, b’chasdei Hashem, that dream came true. Camp Adams was a rousing success, one that we still talk about fondly a year later. (Perhaps not fondly enough, as most…
Our Clubfoot Journey
What should you expect when a baby is born with clubfoot? What do you need to know? What does treatment entail and how quickly do you need to act? (And most importantly, you should know: You will get through this and your baby will be fine!) It all started minutes after birth when a nurse…
Everything You Need for Camp
We’ve rounded up everything you need for camp in one spot to make it easy and convenient. We have a few posts with some camp guidance. There’s our Camp Labels post, our Camp Packing List for Boys and our Camp Packing List for Girls. And while you’ll pick up many camp essentials locally, as far…
The Complete Sleepaway Camp Packing List for Girls
If you’re sending your child off to camp for the first time, it’s hard to imagine all the things they’ll need once they’re away from home. If seemed like we were spending a fortune for someone else to host our children for 4 weeks…but that’s even before we started camp shopping! Oh boy, the list…
Mothers of Young Children Share Tips for a Smooth Shavuos Morning
You’re tending to young children (and keeping them from making too much noise!), while making sure the day and meals run smoothly. And, nope, you’re not alone! Last night, your husband went back to yeshiva, right after complimenting you on a delicious meal, of course, but also, while hurrying to get to his chavrusa he…
