Color the page, then use your Yiddish Kup to solve the riddles. This one is good for all ages. Younger kids will simply color, while older kids will use the illustration to find clues to solve the riddles! DOWNLOAD the English version here. DOWNLOAD the Hebrew version here. The answers are below but if you…
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What Do I Need for My Baby’s Layette?
Whether it’s your first baby or you’ve done this multiple times, it’s hard to remember all the little things a baby needs. Babies need a lot of things. And whether you’re planning ahead or scrambling to get it all together from your hospital bed, it really helps to have a handy checklist. This list includes…
Have a Parenting Question? Need Personal Guidance? This is the Number to Call
For decades, Susan Lamm and Sterna Lerman of Torah u’Mesorah’s Counterforce have been guiding parents. Now, they’ve launched a new helpline to give you the tools you need to deal with any issue, big or small. Lots of us attend parenting classes. But what do you do when you need more personal attention, and a…
Why Punishment and Rewards Don’t Really Work With Our Kids
Punishments, rewards, threats and bribes may not be the best solution. Why do we always resort to that and what are our alternatives? Generation after generation, humanity has taught that good behavior should be rewarded (do good and earn a sticker or a prize!) while bad behavior will be punished (time outs and detention). We…
Moms of Large Families Share Their Best Tips
Just how do they manage it all? From practical tips to getting things done faster, to mental tips to simply be able to cope with the workload…moms of large families have lots to do and they have no choice but to figure it out. We asked a few moms for their best “large family” tips….
Need Staycation Ideas for Winter Break? We’ve Got a Few
Yes! Days and nights at home can be fun too. Plan it well and make it a weekend to remember with these ideas. You might not be planning to leave your hometown and you perhaps have a couple of day trips planned. But you still want to fill the rest of the extended weekend with…
Cool Activity: Create This Fruit Art on Black Canvases
Winter break is the perfect time to create a special craft. This Fruit Art is easy and it comes out really cute! There’s something about a black background—anything painted on in it just pops! For this project, we painted a simple fruit shape on a black canvas with metallic paint from Amazing Savings. The results…
Some Fun Family Time Ahead? Enjoy One of Our Favorite Board Games
When a vacation turns into a staycation, it can be worth splurging on a new board game or two that will last far longer than the days off from school. If your kids are home for two days or a week this midwinter, you’ll need some entertainment. And if you’re staying home, you might want…
Having Twins? Loads of Tips from Moms Who’ve Been There
Want to hear some good advice from moms who have raised twins themselves (and sometimes, multiple sets?). We asked lots of moms for their best advice on how to enjoy the best and get through the challenging parts. So, you just found out you are having….. TWINS!!! Oh my! Your heart skips a beat. Or…
Jokes and Riddles to Share with Your Children
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…