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…
Children & Teens
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! 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 for her personal…
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…
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…
There’s Never Too Much Protection at the Pool
Even when there are adults watching – they can be distracted. An underwater camera can give you that extra layer of protection at the swimming pool. Three years ago, my daughter Dina drowned in a tragic accident, forever changing my life. Now, as a mother on a mission, I’m dedicated to preventing other families from…
Everything You Need for Camp
We’ve rounded up everything you need for camp in one spot to make it easy and convenient. We have a few posts with some camp guidance. There’s our Camp Labels post, our Camp Packing List for Boys and our Camp Packing List for Girls. And while you’ll pick up many camp essentials locally, as far…
Be Ready for Camp with Labels from Label Land
The BCP picks and recommendations for labeling up your camper, plus a coupon code! When you’re sending a child to camp for the first time, you’re going to ask: what type and how many labels do I need? We’ve got our Label Land favorites! And use code BETWEENCARPOOLS for 10% off your order! Here are…
Top Ten Test-Taking Tips
The lessons and skills that you gain from the process of studying for Finals goes way beyond mastering the material. (Print this!) The end of the year is just around the corner, and if you are blessed with older kids, there is something else that comes first: finals! As I write this, we have begun…
The Complete Sleepaway Camp Packing List for Girls
If you’re sending your child off to camp for the first time, it’s hard to imagine all the things they’ll need once they’re away from home. If seemed like we were spending a fortune for someone else to host our children for 4 weeks…but that’s even before we started camp shopping! Oh boy, the list…
Find Just the Right Swimsuit for Your Tweens and Teens
When your little girl starts growing up, it can be hard to find swimwear that looks right. We pulled together some favorites that will keep them comfortable and confident in and out of the water. When the girls are small, we buy swimsuits that are adorable. They’re so fun and easy to find at all…
