How to choose bath toys that stay dry (mold and mildew free), plus top picks, here. In my younger parenting days, I picked bath toys based on what I thought would keep my kids happiest (i.e. busiest) in the bath. Things that squeezed, floated, sank, whatever was most colorful and ‘fun.’ Then the toys didn’t…
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Daughter Going to Seminary? The First Thing You Need to Know
Before you start the shopping, this is really what you need to know to be prepared for sending your daughter to seminary. To my fellow mothers, This letter is written especially for the mothers of 12th graders preparing to send your daughters off to the wild west of Seminary Dorms. This letter of warning is…
Our Favorite Outdoor Toys for Summer
When the weather is right, we just want the kids to be busy outdoors. Use this list to stock up on a summer full of fun! Once the weather is warm, there is nothing as healthy, wholesome, and enjoyable as outdoor fun. And our favorite outdoor toys help make it happen! There are some toys…
Grandmas: What to Stock in Your Home for the New Baby
Are your married children arriving soon, with their babies in tow? Make the house baby ready with this list. It could be that it’s been a while since there was a baby in your home. And now your young marrieds (or even your old marrieds) are coming for Pesach, along with their babies. Babies need…
Pesach Prep Without Resentment
How do you lead your family like a team, and ask for help without feeling like you’re nagging? Pesach has a way of turning even the most capable mother into a one-woman production company. You are cleaning, organizing, cooking, planning, shopping, switching over, and somehow still trying to keep the house emotionally steady. And while…
Turning Shabbos Tension into Connection
You work so hard to make Shabbos, but no one feels calm. Rather, you go into Shabbos with a tense feeling. How do you turn things around? You picture a warm Shabbos table – candles glowing, zemiros and divrei Torah filling the room, everyone laughing and talking together. Instead, it sometimes feels more like a…
THE Power of Panic
As a parent, you can be much more effective when you don’t panic. The kids were playing quietly – 10 yr old Meira and her new friend Rachel – so Naomi wasn’t sure whether she should interrupt them to offer snacks. “Oh, why not?” she wondered to herself, “they’re probably hungry by now.” And with…
5 Simple Ways to Teach Your Kids About Wants and Needs
These practical tips help our children understand what’s truly necessary and what’s not. They’re even a helpful reminder for ourselves as well. Teaching kids about finances doesn’t have to feel like meeting with your accountant. One of the most important lessons you can teach your kids about money has nothing to do with dollars and…
3 Simple Steps to a Neater Handwriting
With a bit of practice, your child can have neat, easy to read handwriting when you help him or her master these simple rules. Often all a poor handwriting really needs is a few simple tweaks. A more legible, clearer handwriting can help your child succeed academically and build up his or her confidence! Practice…
Get Bedtime Back on Track with This Chart. Download and Print!
Let your kids check off their pre-bedtime to-do list without the endless nudging. Download and print this adorable chart! If there’s one time period of the day where an assistant would really come in handy, it’s bedtime. On Between Carpools, we’ve shared lots of tips over the years about bedtime and sleep for all ages,…
