Parenting
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How to Raise Grateful Children
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Teaching children gratitude takes more than reminding them how lucky they are. How to raise grateful kids who notice the good and are happy with what they have. One evening, a child complains, “I don’t want this. Why can’t I have what he has? It’s not fair.” And every parent knows the instinctive response: “You…
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Which 7AM Is Right for Your Baby?
A 7AM offers comfort, convenience, and warmth when your baby is in an infant car seat or stroller. How do you know which is right for your needs? Do you have a newborn and want to keep her cozy in her carseat or Doona? Or is your baby kicking off the Car Seat Cocoon and…
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The Gift Our Children Give Us
We think that we shape our children, but parenting also shapes us along the way. We put so much thought into the people our children are becoming. Are they learning responsibility, self-control, kindness, and respect? Are we giving over the right values? How can we help them manage their emotions, handle disappointment, and make better…
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If Your Teen Is Out of School, You’re Not Alone
Sometimes I think…what did I do wrong? And sometimes I think…Hashem sent this challenge specially for us. One mother shares the conflicting thoughts of parenting a struggling teen who’s been in and out of yeshiva. Editor’s Note: While this isn’t the format of a usual Between Carpools post, we felt that the honesty contained here…
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3 Things You Need to Know If You Are Parenting a Complex Kid
This coming Tuesday, October 13th, psychologist Ilyssa Bass, PhD will be hosting a free online event: Meltdowns and More: Navigating the Parenting Journey with Complex Kids and Teens. Dr. Bass has been working with complex kids and families for over 20 years–and this class is an overview of the practical tips and important knowledge she…
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Welcoming a New Member Into Your Family
How to build connection, trust, and warmth from the first time that new son-in-law or daughter-in-law is at your table. There’s a shift in a family that doesn’t happen at a bris or a baby naming: it happens at the wedding. B”H, someone new is sitting at your table, not as a guest and not…
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Helping Our Children Embrace the Gift of a New Year
The message to our children: Don’t look back. Think of the possibilities and look forward to being the person you truly want to be. Rosh Hashanah is a serious time. We stand before Hashem, reflect on the year that has passed, and think about the choices we have made. We speak about teshuva, repentance, taking…
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What Season Are You In Right Now?
Some seasons are just meant for holding on. Some seasons are meant for pushing forward. And some seasons are just for holding back. My niece hurt her ankle recently. Nothing dramatic — just enough that she suddenly couldn’t do what she normally does. Almost overnight, she felt off. Not just bored, but thrown off. She’s…
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Protecting Our Children While Preserving Their Innocence
The best way to bring up the subject of personal privacy and safety with our children is naturally, in the context of our everyday lives. For many years, the idea of teaching young children in our community about personal safety felt uncomfortable. Parents wanted to preserve their children’s innocence, maintain tznius, and shield them from…
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The Last Minute Items You Need for Back to School
You’ve shopped your supply list. But there’s still some things hanging. Here’s some quick clicks to our favorites. And, yes, these items will still come on time! UPDATED FOR 2026 See this post for the top school supplies that teens love. Still looking for a backpack? See our backpack roundup over here. Read this post to prepare your daughter…
Filed under: Children & Teens
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