Family Life
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Preventing Kriah Delays in Kindergarten-1st Grade
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Sometimes, there’s an underlying reason why your child is not catching on as quickly as his peers. These fun and productive exercises can help you pinpoint the source of the weakness. These exercises are also helpful for teachers to identify why your student may be struggling and what to work on. Educational research has come…
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Parent Without Guilt: 5 Reasons to Let It Go for Good
It’s not constructive to hang onto the guilt for something you did or didn’t do as a parent. If there’s one thing I hear from mothers all the time, it’s this: “I feel so guilty.” Guilty for losing patience. Guilty for not spending enough time. Guilty for not getting it “just right.” But here’s the…
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Is Your Child Anxious About School? This Download Will Help Empower Them.
Introduce your child to the concept of “The Circle of Control” to help put things into perspective. The start of school brings a mix of emotions. We try to gear up our children so that they are excited. We’ve gotten ourselves organized and ready for the fresh start. We’ve davened for our children to be…
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Easy Ways to Get Your Younger Children School-Ready
Does your primary or first grade child have a hard time following instructions? For young children starting elementary school, it can be overwhelming. These simple, practical ideas will get them school-ready and be better equipped to handle the structure and expectations. It’s that time of year. Even before one lesson is taught, if you know…
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A Woodburning Art Project for Adults (Great Activity with Friends!)
If you have some downtime this summer, gather the materials and your friends and spend a fulfilling and therapeutic afternoon creating this Sukkos decor. This creative DIY Sukkos decor was created for BCP readers by Berlingerart Academy; the home and haven of professional digital illustration. You know you love art. It’s therapeutic, relaxing, and fulfilling.…
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What to Watch – Jewish Kids Edition
Need some help educating and entertaining the kids? Want to keep them in a space that upholds your values? There are plenty of Torah-true resources available right now. Choose the one that suits your family. There’s so much content online right now, there’s no need to resort to secular sources to help you carry the…
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LEGO To Go, Please!
Have a kid who can play with LEGO for hours? Now you can pack it up for some travel time entertainment. There are some kids who can play with LEGO endlessly. The ones who need just a handful or two of bricks and their imagination can create all sorts of building ideas. And while we…
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What to Pack When Going to Yeshiva Out of Town
Once you get over the idea of sending your son away to yeshiva, it’s time to figure out just what he’ll need when he gets there. Editor’s Note: This post has been updated for 2025 with new tips and a printable version! When a boy leaves home for yeshiva, there are different levels of leaving.…
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Top 5 Excuses for Not Thanking Your Husband
We’ve got all your reasons. Now, see why you should still thank your husband despite them. You know how sometimes you finally get a moment to yourself—maybe the baby’s asleep, the soup is simmering, and you sit down with a magazine—only to realize… you left the laundry in the machine two days ago? Yeah. Marriage…
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Make a Custom Patch Party Favor – It’s a Fun DIY Activity
Planning party activities for your family can be challenging. This simple craft idea will excite the kids and also serves as a great party favor they will take home and enjoy. It’s as simple as choosing a base item such as a tote, sweatshirt, or headband. Then have the kids choose their patches and letters…
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