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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Top Book Picks for Your Pesach Reading
What new releases should you pick up to read over Yom Tov season? See the reviews and top picks for every age and every genre right here. The countdown to Pesach is almost over! After all your hard work, prepare for some well-earned relaxation. Get ready to lose yourself in a world of engrossing stories…
Our Kids’ Favorite Jewish Comic Books
It’s so easy to teach kids to love reading when there’s so many exciting comic books. There are many things we love about comic books. First – it seems that, unlike any other books, they transcend age. The beginner readers aren’t intimidated by them, yet the teens (and hey, even us) love reading them too….
Why You Shouldn’t Say “I’m Sorry”
Instead of expressing guilt to your husband, express your apology with an expression of gratitude. Here’s how– One of the top dubious contributions of Hollywood to the art of relationships (coming up right next to “love at first sight” and “they lived happily ever after”) is the wildly-inaccurate-but-cool-sounding aphorism “Love means never having to say…
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…
Jewish Women Share Their Best Marriage Tips for Newlyweds
We asked our readers, “What’s the best piece of advice you would share with Jewish newlyweds?” Then, the advice came pouring in. That’s when we realized that the tips were good for all Jewish marriages, no matter what age or stage you’re in. These are the marriage tips our readers have to share with each…
More Super Easy Busy Toddler Activities
Some more easy prep, DIY activities to keep your toddler happy and busy. Did you love the activities shared in my first post on Busy Toddler Activities? Need a couple of fresh ones to keep your toddler entertained? He’ll also love these. Pipe Cleaner and Straw ActivityAge Level: 2.5+ You’ll Need: Cut up straws to…
From First Dates to First Year: A Parent’s Guide to Shidduchim
As parents, we dream of walking our children down to the chuppah. There is no greater joy in the world than seeing your child set up a home of their own. Getting married is not the ultimate goal, however. Staying married and building a healthy, thriving, and happy marriage should be the goal. Here are…
14 New Amazon Crafts for At-Home Fun
These fun new activities make home the most fun place to be. Editor’s Note: This post has been updated for 2024 with more tried-and-true crafts that our own children have loved too! Winter is here and it can be a challenge to keep the kids entertained while being stuck indoors. If you have a few…
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…