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Chanukah Gift Guide 2023 – Kids, Teens, and Tweens

by Between Carpools | November 18, 2023 | 4 comment(s)

From toddlers to teens, there’s lots of great giftable ideas Also see our past Gift Guides 2022 Chanukah Gift Guide for Kids & Teens Little Miss Twin Stars Jewelry*10% of proceeds to support Zaka in Eretz Yisrael**Use code BCP10 for 10% off your order*$16 and up.From newborn through teen (and even women), TwinStars has beautiful…

How to Have a Mindful Morning with Your Children

by Deena Friedman | November 12, 2023 | 22 comment(s)

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….

Fun Bath Time Activity: Foam Shapes

by Rocky, the Crafty Morah | November 11, 2023 | 8 comment(s)

Create the shapes, then sit back and let them create the scenes. If you like the ease of this dot sticker activity, then this foam sticker one has an added bonus: it will be easier to get your child or toddler into the bath (though it might be harder to get them out). This is…

The Dot Sticker Activity for Toddlers

by Rocky, the Crafty Morah | October 25, 2023 | 7 comment(s)

They can have so much fun with simple dot stickers! We are entering the fall and winter months, and for me, Sundays are always so hard. My son is home and there isn’t much to do to fill his day. If you feel this way also, read on! One favorite item that offers a lot…

It’s Chilly! Our Roundup of Kids Coats and Jackets

by Between Carpools | October 19, 2023 | 21 comment(s)

There’s no pushing it off any longer. There’s chilly days ahead and they’ll need a good coat. Luckily, there’s some really good options out there, most at great prices too! Whether you need for weekday or Shabbos, boys or girls, here’s some picks that’ll warm ’em up. We also curated a selection for women and…

5 Myths About Raising Bilingual Kids

by Moran Lev-Ary | October 16, 2023 | 2 comment(s)

Is there more than one language spoken in your household? Your children may have a great advantage. Below is what you don’t need to worry about. I’m Moran, a Multilingual Speech Language Therapist from Columbia University. I work in Miami with over 150+ bilingual children and families in 4 languages — English, Spanish, Hebrew, and…

What’s the Difference Between Tantrums vs. Meltdowns

by Dr. Ilyssa Bass, PhD | October 14, 2023 | 2 comment(s)

Knowing the difference will help you determine which tools you’ll use to handle it. Your husband comes home and you are EXHAUSTED. Done. Finished. And you need that to be understood so you don’t totally lose it. When your spouse walks in the door, you launch into a long list of things you have done…

Updated! How to Be a Good Carpooler

by Victoria Dwek | September 04, 2023 | 4 comment(s)

Some people dread carpool. And with good reason. It’s not just the traffic. I have lots and lots of experience carpooling. At one point in my life a couple of years ago, I was part of six different carpools (!). When I wrote the first version of this post in 2017, though, most of my…

Playdate Etiquette 101

by Natalie Vinegar | August 30, 2023 | 9 comment(s)

Do we need to be more mindful when hosting other children, or sending our children to a friend to play? Our readers respond. I had this great idea for a post: let’s give parents and their children the tools to be the best hosts and guests on play dates. But then I realized I might…

SBT: The Best Way To Unwind After A Long Day

by Reena Kramer | August 09, 2023 | 4 comment(s)

You’ve never heard of SBT? Nope, it’s not a new therapy! It’s Scheduled Boredom Time. Here’s why it’s important. Ask any Mom (or any kid!) out there, being bored is the worst! Polling the mothers, bored means annoying siblings, kvetching, and the dreaded, ‘There’s nothing to do!’ And polling the kids, bored is a feeling…

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How to Have a Mindful Morning with Your Children

Fun Bath Time Activity: Foam Shapes

The Dot Sticker Activity for Toddlers

It’s Chilly! Our Roundup of Kids Coats and Jackets

5 Myths About Raising Bilingual Kids

What’s the Difference Between Tantrums vs. Meltdowns

Updated! How to Be a Good Carpooler

Playdate Etiquette 101

SBT: The Best Way To Unwind After A Long Day

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