If you liked the concept of checking tasks off a chart as shown in this post, you’ll love this version that’s easy and fun even for toddlers. Even your toddlers can get accustomed to routines and getting things done with this fun incentive. It makes it fun to cross things off the list, and it’s…
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This Chore Chart Helps Chores Get Done!
These charts make it fun to cross things that need to get done off the list and keep the family routine moving. This great little chore chart really helps one BCP Reader’s family finish their chores after supper. Because the frames have inserts that can be filled out how you wish, they are completely customizable. …
The Health Log: A Parent’s Secret Weapon
They say a mother’s intuition is key – but a mother’s information may help you do the best job possible when advocating for your child. A while back, I shared this medicine hack that was recently discovered by my much younger sister-in-law, who found it to be a game-changer for her and her friends. As…
From Pest to Peace: A Diary of Overcoming Pinworms
Don’t panic. If you discover your child is itchy and has pinworms symptoms, this is what you can expect. 1:57am Number one, out of sheer humiliation and panic this article is being submitted anonymously. Number two, BCP says they’re the big sister we all need, so of course, at 12:26 a.m. I type “pinworms” into…
NEW! H&M Summer Picks for Children
The cutest clothing picks for children come early in the season, and they do sell out! Find the most on-trend, adorable styles at unbeatable value with these top picks. Not yet in the mood to shop? You might change your mind when you see the designer-looking pieces you can pick up at great H&M prices….
Children + Chores
How to get the most help with the least amount of pushback. Yom Tov season is approaching, and we all know that we need all the help we can get. Children that help with Yom Tov prep ultimately feel part of the task and contributing gives a sense of belonging. How do we encourage them…
The Top Tried-and-True Basics for Kids and Teens
Are you looking for the best value? Or the best overall? Or perhaps, your child has a specific request (i.e. a not–too–hot undershirt). These basics, including underwear and undershirts, are tried, true, and recommended. We haven’t really covered this topic on Between Carpools. Except for a mention of a couple of the picks included below…
A MRSA Journey: A Mother Shares Tips That Bring Relief
There is more a mother can do to help ease her child’s MRSA symptoms. I hope many of you can read this article and say you’ve never had to deal with your children having the pesky, painful, and persistent MRSA infection. You can tuck this away in case you or a loved one have to…
Pesach and Your Child with Sensory Sensitivities
Yes, you can enjoy Pesach with your child. We all know about the “Four Sons:” the wise one, the wicked son, the simple son and the one who doesn’t know how to ask. Why don’t we ever hear about the son who accidentally spills every single one of the four cups of wine – and…
How to Have a Mindful Morning with Your Children
A mother can bring calm to the chaos of mornings. Small interactions and reactions can change the way both we and our children start the day–for the better. Here is how. It’s times like now that we realize what a bracha it is that we have our own children safe in our homes with us….
