There’s great new book choices for little kids, big kids, teens, and adults in every genre When your Yom Tov prep is finally over and you have a few minutes to yourself between the serving and clearing, you want to sit down with a good book (and that’s more enjoyable when the kids are also…
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Books to Read During the Nine Days
While we may not feel the churban in our everyday lives, reading about some of the tragedies of the Jewish Nation can help put perspective on the Nine Days. We go through the motions: no music, no meat, no swimming… but do we stop and think about what these days mean? Do we begin to…
How to Teach Your Kids About Personal Privacy
One BCP Reader stepped up to encourage more parents to have the tools they need. Use code BCPTALK for 25% off AND free shipping. She’s not the author, she’s not the publisher, she was just a reader who saw how important a book could be and tried to find a way to spread the word….
Looking For Great Books To Read At Bedtime?
We know how it is. Some books are more fun to read than others. Here are the ones I personally pick from our bookshelf, at bedtime. This is a list of over 30 books even you will enjoy reading – we have recommendations for younger children (2-6) and older ones (4-8) too. Bedtime is a…
These Are the Best New Books for Every Family Member
Yitty of “Frum Books” is here to guide you when choosing the best new Jewish books for your family for Yom Tov. Pesach’s new releases come with shiny ads and intriguing summaries, but which ones are actually worth your time? You’re looking to treat yourself and your kids to a great read for Yom Tov,…
Long Winter Nights Call For New Books (Over 40 Recommendations!)
Here is a roundup of books for ages 8 through 14 (see age above each title). “Mommy, there’s nothing to read!” yelled by a child staring at a bookcase containing 500 books is the equivalent of the “I have nothing to wear” every woman thinks while looking at a closet full of clothing. Sometimes, you…
How We’re Enjoying the Between You and Me Journal at Bedtime
We fill out the Between You and Me: A Journal for Jewish Kids at bedtime. Once all my younger children are in pajamas and ready to get into bed, my 2-year-old comes running to me, “Jouna! Jouna!” She already knows the routine and knows to ask for it. Yes, yes, it’s time for the journal. While I have older…
How to Gift Our Between You and Me Journal
We know it’s a great gift; now make it a little bit extra. When my daughter was spending a Shabbos with her cousins recently, I decided to send along a copy of Between You and Me for each of them. What could be better for a group of 10-12 year olds?? Of course, I couldn’t just send…
Basics: How to Wrap a Gift
Love the look of a neatly wrapped gift but can’t quite manage to get it right? We broke it down for you. Somehow, this important life skill is not included in any curriculum of childhood, but eventually you grow up and want to present a nice gift. With a few simple steps, you’ll have a…
We Heard the New Kichels Books Was Out–And We Ran to Grab It!
The Kichel Collection 2 is out! This week only get 20% off your copy at Feldheim.com with code Kichel20. (Plus, enjoy an exclusive sneak peek of carpool-related comics and more you’ll love!) I got super excited when I heard that there was a new Kichels book coming out. So did Esti Waldman (one of my…