Even mom will fall in love with this collection because it’s just so cute! This is one collection that even mom will be excited about. There’s something about cute mini things that’s just irresistible. I approve of this one way more than other Recess Trends they’ve been into over the years. (Other than Rubik’s Cubes…
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19 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. UPDATED FOR 2024. Midwinter break is almost 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…
Chanukah Gift Guide 2023 – Kids, Teens, and Tweens
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
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
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
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…
5 Myths About Raising Bilingual Kids
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
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
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
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…
