These fun new activities make home the most fun place to be. Winter is here and it can be a challenge to keep the kids entertained while being stuck indoors. If you have a few kids or a busy schedule you may not want to schlep the kids out of the house. There are also…
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The Best Ever Solution for Storing Crayons, Markers, and Crafts
Is there a mess every time your kids take out the crafts? This solution makes craft time more enjoyable, more practical, and way neater. One of my favorite parts of the day is cooking supper while Rivka sits at the table in the kitchen with me. I get to prep dinner while she gets to…
14 Great Activity Books That’ll Keep Your Creative Kids Entertained
No need to rush anywhere. Pull out a fresh activity book and the kids will be busy. Midwinter break is here, and although we hope to enjoy some out-of-the-house fun, there’s always those times when mom needs the kids to be happy and entertained at home (think: Erev Shabbos…or when mom needs to get some…
Basics: One Bowl No Mixer Cupcakes
There is one basic every family needs. Why cupcakes? Because cupcakes are always a last minute thing. Need to send something to school party? Forgot someone’s birthday is coming up? Kids bored on Sunday? Cupcakes always come to the rescue. When we decided we needed a cupcake recipe for BCP I didn’t have to go…
Fear Not. Here’s Sarah Chana Radcliffe’s 4 Tips for Calming an Anxious Child
Children often have fear and anxiety. What’s the right way for a parent to handle it? Be Accepting It’s normal to be nervous at times; don’t try to talk your child out of nervous feelings. Instead, validate them: “Yes, being nervous on the first day of school is very normal.” When a parent calmly…
What to Do in Israel with Kids
Taking the kids along on your next trip? You’ll need to plan some activities between your trips to kvarim and Gedolim. These ideas will keep the whole family happy. Traveling to Israel with kids is a completely different experience than an adults-only trip. Most children are not cut out for a week or so of…
8 Fun Activities for Motzei Shabbos
Once Shabbos is over in the wintertime, there’s a long cozy (homework free) evening ahead of you. Plan ahead and make some great family memories and nights to remember. By Miriam Hammer Come winter, motzei Shabbos features super long evenings, cold weather, and kids that need food and entertaining. If you don’t prepare in advance…
What’s a Bored Jar? Here’s Why You Need One for Your Kids
There isn’t a mom that doesn’t hear, “Ma, I’m bored…” at least multiple times a day. You can make the ‘Bored Jar’ a solution for your child or family. A few years ago I saw the idea for creating a “Bored Jar” all over Pinterest. Bored Jars for for kids who are, well, bored. I…
When Should You Keep Your Kids Home from School?
A school nurse takes you behind the scenes to learn how to read your child’s symptoms…especially on a school day. By Shoshie Steinhart You’re on line at the supermarket and your cell phone rings. It’s your child’s school calling. “Hi, it’s the school nurse. Everything is ok. Shaindy is running a fever and needs to…
No-Mixer No-Bowl (Yup, Mix ‘Em Right in the Baking Pan) Oatmeal Squares
Preheat the oven and enjoy these Oatmeal Squares alongside your hot cocoa…with no mess to clean up after! If there is one thing we all need, it’s super easy recipes. The type a kid could pull together. Whenever I need such recipes, I call an old friend of mine, Miriam G., who shared this recipe…