Wouldn’t it be great to come out of this extended stay at home with a lifetime skill? Introduce a new musical instrument to your child and watch them develop talents they can use forever. Right now, we’re all looking to keep our kids – or ourselves – busy and entertained. By now, most of them…
Parenting
How to Childproof a Tablet
It’s a Catch-22. Our children need a tablet for their classes. But we don’t want them exposed to the internet or wasting time playing games. What should we do? A few weeks ago, we posted about this inexpensive tablet which has proven to be a great affordable solution for so many households where there are…
The Best Outdoor Toys for Summer
There are some toys that just go hand in hand with outdoor fun. Here are some of our favorite outdoor toys that will entertain your kids and will last for years to come. (Originally posted in 2018 and updated in April 2020.) I love anything and everything made by Step2. The designs are intuitive, the…
9 Ways to Remain Calm in the Chaos
Take a deep breath. Will you choose to live these moments to their fullest? Experts and BCP readers share how they keep calm when things are a little crazy. “When you speak slowly and quietly, you calm yourself down. You can practice this all day for optimum results, and especially when a loved one is…
How to Entertain a Toddler
We asked you what are the favorite activities that keep your toddlers busy…and these are your responses. A while back, one of our readers asked us for ideas on how to entertain a toddler. We had to think for a minute. Most of us have toddlers, but we also have bigger kids, so our little…
Free Download! Daily Schedule + Suggested Activities
Download, print, and fill in your own daily schedule. These activity suggestions may help! As suggested in this post, keeping a routine is integral in these coming days. Need ideas on what to put on your schedule? I’ve listed some ideas by category on this chart. Click here to download an editable schedule for you to…
Your Child Needs These 4 Things Before They Can Go To Sleep
Do you struggle at bedtime? Find it hard to get young children to sleep? Gain clarity by getting to know your child’s pre-bedtime needs. Children need four conditions to be met in order to sleep: 1. They Need to Be Tired. I know this sounds straightforward but it’s not so simple. The body produces melatonin…
The Jewish / Hebrew Girl Baby Names List
Expecting a baby? Can’t find a resource with the types of names that you’d consider? We’ve compiled the best Jewish and Hebrew baby name guide. For our boys’ list, click here. Note that this list includes the actual names that your baby would be called at the Torah. It does not include English names. We’ve also…
It’s Not Just Another Supper: The Real Meaning of a Mother’s Role
Did you ever imagine how much everlasting value is in every single task a mother does? When Victoria Dwek offered me the privilege of contributing to the Nshei Hasiyum magazine, I immediately knew what I would be writing about. As a magazine that was geared toward women, and distributed at an event where the men…
Is It Time to Give Your Baby Solid Foods?
How I feed my baby without relying on jars, dry cereal, or pouches using the Baby Led Weaning Method. Three years ago, Victoria wrote this post on making your own baby food. She did this mostly so that her child shouldn’t be a picky eater. So, I asked Victoria, “How did the plan work?” Her…
