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…
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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.
Back to School: 6 Things to Do at Night to Ease Your Morning Routine
This is your handy school night checklist. Yes, you might know all these things. Now, actually do them! Everyone is looking for the best investments with high returns. Over the years, I’ve discovered one of the safest investments with almost guaranteed returns. It’s not the stock market or real estate–it’s investing in your morning routine….
5 Tips For a Freshly (Sponge) Bathed Newborn!
Umbilical cord still hasn’t fallen off and your baby could use some freshening up? Tips for a successful sponge bath, below. The only thing yummier than a newborn baby, in my opinion, is a freshly washed newborn baby! As a general rule, newborn babies don’t have to be bathed too often. Some even encourage delayed…
DIY Slime and Playdough Using Ingredients You Have on Hand
Need an activity pronto? We tested these 2-ingredient slime and Play-Doh recipes. We know. You never let it in the house. They bring it home from school because they traded their snack for their friends’ slime and you just can’t wait until they lose interest and you can quietly toss. But there’s something very magical…
Seven Ways to Enjoy Your Photos (Off the Screen!)
With hundreds–even thousands–of photos accumulating on our devices, it takes a lot more effort to bring these prints to life. Yet with just a bit of effort, you and your family can really enjoy your photos. Stop scrolling through them on your phone and let them finally come to life! 1. Go Back to Basics and…
The Easiest Way to Shop for Your Own School Supplies
School supply shopping is always so exciting for kids – but it can be daunting for moms! If you do want to do it yourself online, Target is the best place to start. We’ve found that this is the most organized site to start before you run to endless stores to find the exact items…
