Because It Is Time “Lehodos Ulehallel.” And you want to do it in a classy way. It is that time of the year, when we take a moment to write a few lines to our Rebbeim and teachers, who day in and day out, give their very best to our most beloved. (You will find…
Children & Teens
The Kids’ Weekday “Get Ready for Tomorrow” Chart
Mornings are smoother when kids know just what needs to be taken care of the night before! Make it fun to get back into the nightly routine with this downloadable (and personalizable!) chart. Notepad Chart The chart is available as a custom notepad–you can customize with your child’s name and the items you want to…
Where to Get Homework Help
It’s that time of year where the nightly routine once again includes sitting down to do homework. Could your child use more help? (Could you use more help?) We’re going to get this list going–add to it in the comments by sharing homework resources you know! Dial-A-Rebbi For: Boys 3rd Grade and Up (and girls…
Beat the Back-to-Routine Bedtime Blues
It’s time to get back on the grind—the sleep schedule included. It’s that time of the year. We’re happy to get back into routine after a long Yom Tov season. And that means re-focusing our attention on one important aspect that could gear our children up for a successful winter season: it’s sleep. Over Yom…
Do You Get Stumped Writing Mitzvah Notes? Some Easy Suggestions.
Sometimes, having some creative go-to lines in mind makes a big difference when you need to write a note and nothing comes to mind. This is some inspiration to get you writing! Of course, these suggestions are just a springboard to help you brainstorm when you don’t have a specific mitzvah in mind when you…
11 Things Experienced Moms Know – Back to School Edition
As we journey through the school years, some truths have become clearer to us. Stick up for your child. If you won’t advocate for them, no one will. Believe they can succeed – and they will live up to those expectations. It may take a while – even a few years – but stick with…
The Easiest Way to Shop for Your Own School Supplies
School supply shopping is always so exciting for kids – but it can daunting for moms! If you do want to do it yourself online, Target is the best place to start. Today, there are great services in our community like The Supply Box where you can have someone else compile the school supplies for you. They…
How to Style Your Daughter’s Hair While Growing Out Her Bangs
The process is long and tedious, but we can help you figure out the best way to manage the bangs at all stages. My daughter was born with a very full head of straight dark hair. By three months old, we had to clip it back daily to keep it out of her eyes. By…
How to Teach a Child to Ride a Bike
Maybe this post will give away some trade secrets of my bike coaching business, but if it can encourage happy and confident riders, I am ready to share! There are no don’ts when it comes to riding a bike, just do’s: Know that the child wants it. I always try to start my coaching sessions with…
How to Teach Your Kids About Personal Privacy
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