Many preschool-aged children experience a period of time when they have trouble getting their words out fast enough. When is it normal? Mommy, I want to, I want to, I want to, I want to have that one… Sound familiar?? Parents wonder whether their children are truly stuttering or if they will grow out of…
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Baby Doesn’t Want to Wear a Diaper? Not Ready to Train? A Solution.
One quick toddler tip saved some embarrassing moments! I think it’s only in Lakewood where you can be in an upscale clothing shop and a baby will take off her leggings and diaper, and instead of people being horrified, women will actually smile and give you advice. (Well, that happened to me and that was…
It’s a Scooter. It’s a Backpack. It’s Both! This Is the Easiest Way to Get Around with Kids!
Does your family travel often? Or perhaps your child walks to school? The Scootz Rider makes getting around so much easier–and way more fun! There’s so many cool things about the Scootz Rider! It’s a scooter, it’s a backpack…and now let’s talk about the versatility. First, Let’s Talk About Traveling If you’re a family (like some of…
How to Clean a Yarmulke
It’s not rocket science nor is it always salvageable…but I find these little tips and some general knowledge of the nature of yarmulkes goes a long way in getting them clean and lasting longer. Being in the yarmulke line for 10 years, I am constantly confronted by frustrated moms, “Motty [insert the name of your…
This Way to Clean Tzitzis is the Easiest of Them All
It’s super practical and super doable. This is the tzitzis washing hack that will be your go-to once and for all. Back in 2018, we shared all different ways to clean tzitzis in this post. When I showed my cleaning lady the post so she could wash my boys’ tzitzit without the strings getting ruined,…
This Simple Trick Will Keep Your Tzitzis Strings from Fraying
It’s kind of tedious to do, but worth it when the strings stay fresh looking wash after wash. We all know that after one or two washings, tzitzis strings start fraying. Some brands/types are worse than others, but eventually they all start looking fuzzy. What’s the solution? Good old super glue! The tricky part is…
Child Has Fever? How to Know If You Need a Dr. Visit
Is it something to worry about? Or should I just wait it out? Some guidance on fevers. Fever is one of the most common symptoms a pediatrician sees on a daily basis. It is also a frequent reason for office, emergency room and urgent care visits. Parents spend a lot of time, money, and significant…
The Coats Are In at Shopper’s Paradise!
For whatever you need for every season, Shopper’s Paradise has it! Shop now for coats and get the right fit with Armando suits. We stop at Shopper’s Paradise before Yom Tov for that great selection of both dress wear and weekday wear. And, of course, to fill the hosiery needs for every member of the…
Yay! Tottini is Now Open in Monsey (Or Shop Online from Anywhere!)
There’s just nowhere else where the selection is this cute and this affordable! Shop in store or online at Tottini. Since most of us are based in or around Lakewood, we’ve been enjoying Tottini for many years now. There’s just nowhere else where you can get so much adorable and on-trend clothing for prices which…
How to Toilet Train a Child for the Nighttime
Whether it comes about naturally or you’re a mom of a really deep sleeper, you can still easily train your child to stay dry overnight. (For those of you who missed this post on training a toddler and are looking how to toilet train a child by day, you can start there. In that post,…