It’s a Catch-22. Our children need a tablet for their classes. But we don’t want them exposed to the internet or wasting time playing games. What should we do? A few weeks ago, we posted about this inexpensive tablet which has proven to be a great affordable solution for so many households where there are…
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Top 14 Skills Your Child Can Learn
Is your child bored? Do they need something productive to do that will make them feel confident? Let them develop and grow by learning a new skill! Kids who have extra time can use it to really thrive. For some kids, school isn’t when they shine–but every child does have a place where they can!…
Young Couple Stuck at Home? Ideas of What You Can Do Together
Young couples can still make the most of their time stuck at home alone together. While most of our readers are looking for ways to entertain their young children during this bizarre time, we’ve gotten quite a few requests from a different demographic. There are many young couples who are home now with lots of…
What Hashem Wants from Us: The Sanzer Rebbe’s Unique Answer
This evening the Sanzer Rebbe of Erertz Yisroel addressed in Yiddish, via telephone conference, his kehilla of several thousand families. The Rebbe’s refreshing remarks can help us refocus our view and remind us what is important to emphasise amid the panic and worry brought about by Covid-19. The key takeaway is this: Hashem wants us…
Free Download! Daily Schedule + Suggested Activities
Download, print, and fill in your own daily schedule. These activity suggestions may help! As suggested in this post, keeping a routine is integral in these coming days. Need ideas on what to put on your schedule? I’ve listed some ideas by category on this chart. Click here to download an editable schedule for you to…
7 Tips for Keeping a Routine Amidst the Chaos
How should you approach the coming weeks with the kids home from school? With many families and communities facing school closures, including myself, it’s important to head into the next few weeks prepared. With clarity and organization, we can make this already stressful period in our lives easier to bear. Here are some general tips…
