Here are a few gift ideas that they’ll enjoy both now and as they move onto life’s next stage. They worked hard. It hasn’t been easy for our kids over the past couple of years, but they made it. And whether they’re graduating from elementary or high school, these are some items they may find…
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How to Toilet Train Your Toddler
Practical tips and steps to make the process stress-free for both of you. I never thought I would write a post on toilet training.Before I start, while training has gone smoothly for most of my children, there was one time that it didn’t. That one child completely demoralized my confidence in my ability to train…
The Clever Elly Device Reminds Drivers to Check the Back Seat
A comment on a Between Carpools post is helping to make a change in Israeli car safety! In the summer of 2020, we shared a post from a mom who accidentally left her baby in the car. While that story ended well, B”H, she shared in the hopes of raising awareness amongst our readers of…
Does Your Child Always Complain, “I’m Bored!”
Maybe now you’ll have a response. If you type the word bored in the bcp search bar, the first few posts include ways to entertain bored kids. We have a post on a bored jar, ideas for a bored tween (written by a tween), ideas of things for bored kids to do on vacation, and…
Your Child Has Lice. What to Do Next?
Before you do anything else, the first thing to know is: Don’t freak out! Today, lice can be taken care of quickly and easily. The first thing that I’m going to tell you is if you live in a town where there are professionals who can take care of the lice for you, do it….
Eight Tips for Nursing Moms Who Work Out of the Home
Pumping is the worst! You’re in the middle of work, trying to do a million things and then realize you need to pump. It’s always at the most stressful time… …So you quickly try to finish up and then excuse yourself to go pump. There are five people hanging out in the room you usually…
How to Handle That Dinnertime Tantrum
Your child is throwing a fit because he doesn’t like your dinner and he won’t eat it. So, what do you do? What is the most effective way to parent in the following scenario? A seven-year-old boy consistently “drives his mother crazy.” He came home one night and asked what was for supper. “Chicken and…
Two Ways for Your Son to Easily Keep That Kippah On
Whether you have a new upsherin boy, or simply an active boy of any age, one of these two products will work for you. These two items are always well-stocked in my house. Even though I don’t have little boys anymore, I do have active boys who don’t want to worry about their kippah falling…
This is the Best Way to Say “No” to a Child
There’s a reason why we tell our children “No.” And it’s not because we’re a mean Mommy. One day last year, my friend and I were walking home from the park together with our kids. As we strolled and chatted, the little ones started running ahead. When they approached the one street we needed to…
What Do I Need for My Baby’s Layette?
Whether it’s your first baby or you’ve done this multiple times, it’s hard to remember all the little things a baby needs. Babies need a lot of things. And whether you’re planning ahead or scrambling to get it all together from your hospital bed, it really helps to have a handy checklist. This list includes…
