Yes, you can enjoy Pesach with your child. We all know about the “Four Sons:” the wise one, the wicked son, the simple son and the one who doesn’t know how to ask. Why don’t we ever hear about the son who accidentally spills every single one of the four cups of wine – and…
Parenting
Genius Ways to Supplement Your Son’s Education
Boys (and girls!) can benefit when there’s fun learning resources available at home. These are tried-and-true ways to pique his interest. Editor’s Note: A few months ago, one reader wrote to us, “This is just a suggestion of something I’d love to see–and I’m sure others would too. I have a bunch of boys that…
How to Connect with Your Teenage Boy
A BCP Reader asked a question, and we started schmoozing about the topic…and we discovered a lot of important tips on keeping the relationship with your teenage boys strong. While some of the emails you send to hello@betweencarpools.com only need quick replies, some others, including the topics you suggest, we go through when we all…
The Babysitter Download: Important Info Goes Here!
Did you ever leave your home for the evening, realizing all the things you forgot to tell the babysitter? We understand. You’re in a rush to settle the kids, get yourself ready, perhaps pick up the babysitter and get out of the house…when you realized that you never got a chance to give your babysitter…
How to Prepare for Your Baby’s Bris
Plus, how to take care of your baby after the bris. Some mothers who have been blessed with boy after boy might be seasoned veterans when it comes to taking care of their baby both before and after the bris. Most, though, need some reminders or guidance–especially when it’s a first baby boy (mom doesn’t…
The Doona Alternative: Is It Better?
It’s been over eight years since the debut of the Doona, the single invention that has been the biggest game changer for moms. Is the Evenflo Shyft finally a competitor? It’s been so long since the Doona debut, that there’s even a new generation that doesn’t even know of the in-and-out of car struggles that…
Tips for Mothers of New Drivers
How do you help your child become a skilled and safe driver without turning into a nervous wreck? The process might be slightly different depending on the state where you live, but in most states, after you’ve collected your child’s paperwork (a passport/birth certificate + his original social security card) and applied for a learner’s…
Yes, You Can Be A Minimalist With A New Baby
Space constraints, on a budget, or just don’t want a lot of ‘stuff?’ Here’s how you can be a minimalist, even with a new baby. Soft ivory changing tables swathed in delicate pink tulle. Perfectly tiny booties with a coordinating bonnet. Gentle rockers, stuffed animals, cozy blankets. Bottle-warmers, baby baths, diaper dispensers. Ladies, the list…
Class Mothers: Give This to Your Child’s Teacher
A little bit of extra hakaras hatov means a lot. In many schools, Chanukah gifts to morahs and teachers are pooled–everyone chips in a certain amount and the class mother compiles all the contributions from the entire class and gifts the teacher with one larger cash gift from everyone. (Of course, individuals can always choose…
How to Use the Phomemo Printer As a Study Tool
We found another use for one of our favorite toys. Sure you could use index cards, but this is more fun – and neater! Did you use crib notes when you studied for tests? Index cards with little reminders? Sticky notes? Back in my test taking days, I had a routine when I studied. First…
