Children & Teens

The Last Minute Items You Need for Back to School

by | August 31, 2023 | 1 comment(s)

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. Need socks? See top sock picks over here. Read…

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Oh No, I’m Not Ready to Send My ADHD Kid Back to School!

by | August 21, 2023 | 3 comment(s)

You can do this! Opening my inbox this morning made my heart sink. The first two emails were the school supply list for this year and the cheerful “welcome to – grade” letter from the new teacher.   Ugh! There I was blissfully enjoying lazy summer days, later wake-up, no homework, kids coming home from camp…

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SBT: The Best Way To Unwind After A Long Day

by | August 09, 2023 | 4 comment(s)

You’ve never heard of SBT? Nope, it’s not a new therapy! It’s Scheduled Boredom Time. Here’s why it’s important. Ask any Mom (or any kid!) out there, being bored is the worst! Polling the mothers, bored means annoying siblings, kvetching, and the dreaded, ‘There’s nothing to do!’ And polling the kids, bored is a feeling…

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What Does My Daughter Need to Pack for Seminary?

by | June 22, 2023 | 31 comment(s)

Heading off to seminary in Israel for the year? You’ve never packed for this long of a time and it can be overwhelming. What do the girls actually wear? This guide will help! This is a list written by seminary students of a Bais Yaakov-type of seminary in Israel. As moms we’re familiar with the…

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