There is no one or right way to connect with your children. For some children, it might be jokes that they tell or you tell them that enables you to laugh together. I remember when one of my friends was made to feel bad because she shared that she didn’t like to sit on the…
Kids
How to Fill Up Those Lunch Boxes
If you are bored of preparing lunch, chances are that your child is bored too. Interesting lunches don’t have to be more work. Here are some ideas! I still remember having a conversation with Esti Waldman about our toddlers’ lunch, years ago. Those toddlers are turning 10 this winter. Those lunch boxes we used back…
The Problem with Melatonin (And How to Fix It Without Melatonin!)
If a mom can’t get her kids to fall asleep, what else is she supposed to do? If we were sitting in a physical room right now, and I’d asked you how many of you have heard of melatonin, I’m guessing all hands would go up. And if I’d asked how many of you have…
7 Fun Games That Will Bring Life to the Party
While it’s fun to prepare a custom game for your family, sometimes you just want to play something you can purchase with no additional work. Here are some our friends and families have loved. Some of them might need some vetting (i.e. you can take out the cards with pop culture references if needed and…
More Party Activities! Make a Paint Pottery Studio At Home
Does your family love pottery painting? It makes a great party activity too! My kids absolutely love a visit to the painting pottery studio (something that is usually saved for Chol Hamoed). They really take it seriously and quietly paint for–get this–at least 3 hours! They’re very perfectionistic about it and it’s literally probably the…
Fun DIY Party Activity to Keep the Kids Busy!
Planning party activities for your family can be challenging. This simple craft idea will excite the kids and keep them busy! It’s as simple as choosing a base item such as mask, sweatshirt, or headband. Then have the kids choose iron-on patches and letters to decorate their gear. Assign one or two adults to be…
Chanukah is the Best Time to Stock Up on…New Books
There’s something so super exciting about fresh, newly published books…the ones you know your kids haven’t yet seen…then they rush to devour. And now’s the perfect time to stock up! Get 15% your order with code BCP15. Free shipping on all orders over $25! Menucha Publishers doesn’t just publish any ol’ kids books. They’re the…
Bathtime Activity! Show Your Young Children How to Blow Bubbles in the Bath
What do you do when you are a mom of just little ones and it seems at 3 pm that night will take forever to come? Get them into the bath and let them have some fun with bubbles! When you have older kids, they walk in between 4 – 6p.m. and break up the…
House Full of Picky Eaters? How to Get Kids to Try New Foods
I know, I’m in the same boat as you, with a houseful of picky eaters just the like. But we can get our kids to expand their palate–even if just a bit–and this is how. My resolve was tested that night. “I don’t want schnitzel,” my 3-year-old screamed as she flung a piece of chicken…
5 Ways to Raise Organized Kids
Even if your kids aren’t organized now, it’s not too late to teach them these important skills. Raising kids who respect organization and time management will not only benefit your own home but will give them lessons that they can apply to every aspect of their life. I realize, though, it’s hard to implement organization…