Parenting
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Our Clubfoot Journey
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What should you expect when a baby is born with clubfoot? What do you need to know? What does treatment entail and how quickly do you need to act? (And most importantly, you should know: You will get through this and your baby will be fine!) It all started minutes after birth when a nurse…
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Mothers of Young Children Share Tips for a Smooth Shavuos Morning
You’re tending to young children (and keeping them from making too much noise!), while making sure the day and meals run smoothly. And, nope, you’re not alone! Last night, your husband went back to yeshiva, right after complimenting you on a delicious meal, of course, but also, while hurrying to get to his chavrusa he…
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Baby in the NICU? Tips from a Mom Who’s Been There
This too shall pass, and you will eventually move on. But the time will be less stressful and more manageable with a few tips from a mom who has been there…twice. Plus: Grandparents and friends/neighbors, there’s tips here for you too. NICU. Even years later, the word brings forth so many emotions. Joy, Exhaustion, Hakaras…
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The Best Ways to Prepare for a Test
It’s that time of the year again: finals season! We all know how nerve-wracking that can be for students, especially for those in grades 6 to 9. You can also print the download of these study tips for your child. Gone are the days of simple spelling tests and basic math problems. Now, your child…
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Pesach and Your Child with Sensory Sensitivities
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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