It’s so much harder to get the kids to do homework when it’s beautiful outside. I don’t usually have a spare minute in my day. And yet, last week I found myself in the park, with 3 of my kids. Not once, but twice. And the park was filled to capacity. There is something irresistibly…
Children & Teens
Introducing the New Toveedo Tablet for Kids—Jewish Videos Only
Let’s discuss screen time. No, not in an effort to guilt you. Toveedo may have your solution! Use code BCP for an exclusive discount. You know it and you probably love it. It’s Toveedo, the Jewish media subscription based website and app, that entered the scene in 2018. To have one safe place with only…
Game Night! Our Favorite Board Games
We love board games and talk about them a lot. So we decided to put all our favorites in one place!o Nothing says family time quite like a board game. From Chutes and Ladders for the little ones to more sophisticated games like Catan and Concept, our board game collections grow and change over the…
This Is What You Should Have in Your Toy Closet
Chances are, you own too many toys. If you’re just starting out, you can be smart before you start amassing your collection. Take this advice before your toy closet is overflowing! If I had to redo some part of motherhood, I’d redo the toys. Perhaps I’d need to negotiate with the kids on the exact…
Manage Your Midterms in 1-2-3
For some, midterms might be over, while for others, they’re starting. Whichever way, these strategies support test-takers throughout the school year. I recall my 11-year-old coming home looking defeated, then blurting out, “I didn’t know my farher. I couldn’t answer most of the questions.” I knew he had studied and is a bright, somewhat disorganized…
How to Make Long Motzei Shabbos + Sundays Work for Your Family
Often, the most challenging days are those without structure–Sundays, yes, but also those long motzei Shabbos winter evenings. How do you give structure and make the most of them? There’s something about those long unstructured days that can sometimes feel frustrating. It can be the long motzei Shabboses in the winter, or Sundays all year…
The Aleph Bais Practice Game
If your child is getting stumped or needs extra Aleph Bais practice, this game that encourages repetition of the harder letters, may do the trick. I remember when the kindergarten teacher of one of my older children told me, “He picks up each letter right away. It’s such a beracha.” I thought, “It is? What’s…
Children + Chores
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…
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….
