Organizing a backpack may be the first activity that can help them learn to focus and organize. An occupational therapist shares the get-organized game plan. Awhile back, I shared my briefcase organizing technique in this post, where I recommended using the “space” system. Then, one reader wrote to us sharing that her school had recommended…
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Ten Unique Toys that Encourage Movement
Kids can have fun while moving around, even in the middle of winter. With the cold weather upon us, many parents are looking for indoor activities and toys for their children that will not only burn off some of their pent-up energy, but also help them succeed. As a physical therapist, I use and…
Yes! Your Child’s ABA Therapy Can Be Covered by Insurance!
Tired of paying so much for out of network coverage? Your child’s therapy can now be covered in network with Horizon! Parents of children who need ABA therapy know that obtaining the right insurance to make those essential therapy sessions possible is a frustrating maze. First, the agency tells you that you’ll need an…
How Do You Know When to Switch Your Toddler to a Bed?
He’s not jumping out out of the crib yet…or maybe he is. But is he even mature enough for a bed? I am currently the proud owner of three cribs and three Pack n’ Plays. Yes, really. (That’s the great thing about having twins first — you have way too much of everything!) Two of…
The Gift of Giving: This Chanukah, Play the “Favor Game” with Your Family.
The greatest gift does not need to cost you a penny. Yet it will be the best gift ever. Whether you think Chanukah and immediately think “gifts” or you find the whole gifting thing wrong and inappropriate…is irrelevant. Because here is a type of gift anyone can give. It’s a gesture, more than anything. This…
This Scavenger Hunt Will Be Your Family’s Favorite Night Out
Last Chanukah, my family had a blast playing this type of scavenger hunt. Gather up the cousins and laugh all night long. The kids are on vacation from school and everyone is a family state of mind. This is the perfect time of year to spend the day doing something fun with all the cousins…
Mom, Wish There Was an Online Book Store Full of Vetted Secular Books? There Is!
Encourage a love of reading (or feed a voracious reader) at Menucha Classrooms – the online bookstore with a huge selection of vetted secular books (and Jewish books too of course!). What’s a mom of a voracious reader to do? My kids always want to read the latest books, but the content in many popular…
Free Download! Chanukah Gel Pen Coloring Page
Kids and adults…get out your gel pens and spend some quality time bonding and coloring with this coloring page by Artist Esti Winter We’re smitten by everything that Esti draws. And so we’re super excited to get out those gel pens and color this masterpiece along with our kids. Keep ‘em busy for hours or…
Time for the Kids Party! Create This Festive Pom Pom Centerpiece
The kids can help you create this centerpiece…and then enjoy the festivities when their friends or cousins come over for a Chanukah party designed just for them. Once you have a fun centerpiece, the rest of the details are easy to accomplish. Have fun creating and celebrating at the table at this kids-only Chanukah party….
Exclusive Sneak Preview! Watch the Uncle Moishy’s World Trailer!
Uncle Moishy is here along with loads of excitement. Watch the trailer now and pre-order your copy for Chanukah!When you were a kid, didn’t “New Uncle Moishy Album” make you tingles with excitement? Now, it’s time to pass that excitement onto your kids, because the new DVD is coming this Chanukah! We’ve got a sneak…