Parenting
-
Helping Our Children Be Happy with Less
|
How to step off the hamster wheel and live life as it is. It seems that wherever we look, we find people who have more than us. Especially if we ask our children. It’s tough raising them in today’s indulgent climate where everyone seems to have the latest of everything, and if we don’t give
-
Everything You Need to Know for Back to School Season
It’s great to start the school year off with some good advice and resources. And there’s lots of great information and tips here on Between Carpools! These are some of our favorite tips, resources, food prep ideas, and hacks that will be really helpful this time of year.
Filed under: Children & Teens -
Back to School: 6 Things to Do at Night to Ease Your Morning Routine
This is your handy school night checklist. Yes, you might know all these things. Now, actually do them! Everyone is looking for the best investments with high returns. Over the years, I’ve discovered one of the safest investments with almost guaranteed returns. It’s not the stock market or real estate–it’s investing in your morning routine.
Filed under: Children & Teens -
5 Tips For a Freshly (Sponge) Bathed Newborn!
Umbilical cord still hasn’t fallen off and your baby could use some freshening up? Tips for a successful sponge bath, below. The only thing yummier than a newborn baby, in my opinion, is a freshly washed newborn baby! As a general rule, newborn babies don’t have to be bathed too often. Some even encourage delayed
Filed under: Baby & ToddlerTagged with: baby -
Powerful Strategies To Help Your Teen Thrive
The little things you do can instill so much empowerment and confidence in your teenager. Navigating the teenage years can be a tumultuous journey filled with highs, lows, and everything in between. As parents, we strive to give our children the best. We invest so much time, energy, and money into their well-being. We want
-
Which Pacifiers Are Healthiest for My Baby?
A too-large pacifier can crowd the mouth, causing a domino effect of health issues in your child. Yet, reasonable pacifier use is healthy and soothing for baby. What should a mom choose? To read the background of this post see this post on Big Pacifiers, Big Problems. Letting your child develop a healthy mouth and
Filed under: Baby & ToddlerTagged with: baby -
Big Pacifiers, Big Problems
If you have a baby that uses a pacifier, you must read this. Large pacifiers may be cute or seem like the right fit for your growing child, but did you know that they have been found to interfere with child development? These pacis are preventing the palate (roof of the mouth) from widening and
Filed under: Baby & ToddlerTagged with: baby -
He’s a Bar Mitzvah Boy–But Also Still a Child
Having too high expectations can hurt our children in the long run–today’s children need more space to grow at a different pace. As a writer and lecturer, every time I’m asked to present on “any topic that speaks to you,” I find myself thinking, “What’s on my mind and heart right now? What’s something that
Filed under: ParentingTagged with: bar mitzvah -
Pre-Camp Pointers to Share with Your Child
Going to sleepaway camp is a big step for your child…it’s a time when they’ll need to fend for themselves and make decisions without you there daily. But–just because you’re not there with them doesn’t mean you can’t empower them before they go. These questions and tips will help them get the most out of
Filed under: Children & TeensTagged with: camp -
Ten Tips for a Successful Mommy Camp
It’s always been a dream of mine to keep my kids home from day camp one half and run our own brand of Mommy camp. Last summer, b’chasdei Hashem, that dream came true. Camp Adams was a rousing success, one that we still talk about fondly a year later. (Perhaps not fondly enough, as most
|