School’s just about over and now it’s time to concentrate on getting those kids ready and off to sleepaway camp. And we definitely need that list to get started! Two years ago, we posted a camp list of all the “stuff” that’s either needed or just convenient for your kids when they’re away at…
Teens
Deals We Love – Gifts for Graduates (Or Any Girl) You Love
It’s graduation season and you’ve got some girls you want to celebrate! We love the selection of gifts for girls of all ages and stages at Butterfly Accessories. You can’t go wrong with any of their great options in a wide range of prices. And here’s a bonus: BCP readers have an exclusive coupon code…
Should You Censor Your Teen’s Book? (+ Book Recommendations)
As kids get older, it becomes harder to find them appropriate reading material. So what’s a mom of an avid reader to do? To edit, or not to edit. While in the secular world the “c” word is an anathema to many, we in the frum community are caught in a dilemma. When faced with…
The Problem? Teeth Sometimes Return to Their Original Places After Braces. Here’s the Solution.
Have you had braces as a child, and then watched your teeth begin to shift back to their original position over time? By Sara Fleischer, MA, CCC-SLP, Has your teen completed his or her years of braces only to have some of the same issues reoccur? If you’ve ever experienced any of these…
10 Timeless Books That You Can Share With Your Own Kids
Some kids need endless amounts of reading material. But how do you know what’s kosher or not? We’ve read all the books so you don’t have to. By Alisa Avruch They say a journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. When my friend and I started pre-reading our children’s books 20…
How do we raise healthy, confident girls in today’s society?
Teens today get so many mixed messages about health. By Julie Botton, IN Health Coach So, how do we raise healthy, confident girls in today’s society? That’s a pretty loaded question and a very important one. It’s also a question that we’ve come to expect from parents addressing the needs of teenagers. Yet,…
Family Time! Play Driedel Yahtzee This Chanukah. Download and Print Our Custom Scorecard.
Want to spend some family time playing a game? Keep it in the Chanukah spirit with Driedel Yahtzee. I love Yahtzee. If you read this post, you’ll know it’s one of the top classic games I like to play with my kids. Unfortunately, though, since the game involves keeping score using a pen and scorecards,…
Kids Need a New Coat? We Rounded Up Our Favorites
From fashionable to functional to super warm and cozy. You’ll find a coat that’s right for your kids. Kids Coat Roundup In this part of the world, it seemed winter would never come. Mid-October and the weather was still hot. Not warm, but actually humid and hot. But, finally it’s starting to turn and…
Are you (or your Teen) Interested in Calligraphy? Here’s How to Get Started
My favorite instructional videos, practice worksheets, the best pens and more are all right here. It takes some skill and practice, but calligraphy is an art that’s fulfilling and very useful. And, what’s best, you can teach it to yourself! These resources were all useful to me and they should help you get going….
Cute and Comfy At All Ages: Pajamas for Your Teen
What sleepwear do you buy for your teen once they’ve outgrown kids’ sizes? (Psss…you can nab these for yourself too). Pajamas. It seems like an afterthought, but everyone looks forward to getting into a comfy pair of PJs after a long day. But what do you get for your teen who has already outgrown…