Sunday is a great time for your daughter to explore her talents and build confidence. How should she spend her time? Yom Tov is over; school is back on; and we are settling into a long and, hopefully, routine winter. With the weather turning too cold to spend time outdoors, long Sundays are ahead. Many…
Children & Teens
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…
Kids Can Entertain Themselves with Single Player Games
Keeping kids happy and getting some time of your own can be as simple as a new game for one. EDITOR’s NOTE: Even though it is useful for anytime, we originally posted this roundup prior to Yom Kippur. While we all know that when our children are young, our primary focus on Yom Kippur will…
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. Read these important tips from Rabbanit Yemima Mizrahi, as well.
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
One BCP Reader stepped up to encourage more parents to have the tools they need. Use code BCPTALK for 25% off AND free shipping. She’s not the author, she’s not the publisher, she was just a reader who saw how important a book could be and tried to find a way to spread the word….
14 Graduation Gift Ideas for Boys and Girls
Do you have a soon-to-be graduate in the family? There’s someone graduating and perhaps you want to get them that special gift–but just what? Here are some ideas that he or she just might love! Do you have any great grad gift ideas? Share more ideas in comments below! The Miva Does your daughter wish…
H-h-help! My Preschooler Started Stuttering- Is This Normal?
Many preschool-aged children experience a period of time when they have trouble getting their words out fast enough. When is it normal? Mommy, I want to, I want to, I want to, I want to have that one… Sound familiar?? Parents wonder whether their children are truly stuttering or if they will grow out of…
