You don’t need to fight or overpower a child when they’re not listening. This is what to do instead. In our last discussion in this post we wrote that being firm can be good for a child. We also wrote that fighting with a child is not chinuch. We explained the difference. Fighting means when…
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5 Ways to Raise Organized Kids
Even if your kids aren’t organized now, it’s not too late to teach them these important skills. Raising kids who respect organization and time management will not only benefit your own home but will give them lessons that they can apply to every aspect of their life. I realize, though, it’s hard to implement organization…
How Can I Be Firm without Fighting with My Child?
Firm , Fight , Afraid . What do these three words have in common? Parents are often not firm with their children when firmness would be good for the children. The reason they are not firm when they should be firm is that they are afraid to fight with the child. They know that fighting…
Five Ways to Prepare Your Child to Return to School
Do you think your child will be anxious about the new changes and safety measures in school? These “P’s” will help your child feel calm and secure as they go off to school once again. Too much time at home with your kids? Wondering what will happen if schools have to shut down again? Worried…
Does Your Child Have Trouble Making Friends? Mrs. P Has Solutions for You.
In every family, there are the outgoing kids and then there’s those who are reluctant to join the other kids on the playground. Mrs. P shares how to manage Last week, we introduced you to Mrs. Rachel Plaut, also known as Mrs. P, the developer of the groundbreaking and soul-reaching HarmoniUS program. She’ll be joining…
This One You Really Want Your Kids to See. Torah Live’s Video on Honoring Parents is Live!
Now, Rabbi Siddur is back to teach kids all about the mitzvah of honoring parents, in a fun, entertaining, and hilarious way. The video includes relatable scenarios and real-life examples that make the mitzvah exciting and doable. This will change the atmosphere in your household! Click to Watch Honoring Parents Now! Torah Live is also…
Summer’s Here. What Is My Child Supposed to Do Now?
The past few months have been some of the most challenging times for parents. We at Between Carpools are looking to Mrs. Rachel Plaut and the HarmoniUS program for the answers. We know, as parents, that it hasn’t been easy. We know that you have a lot of questions. Our kids might have told us,…
3 Unconventional Steps to Actually Solving Bedtime Battles
Bedtime was always a struggle, and not getting kids to bed is harder than it ever was. One fine day, BCP and I got a bedtime SOS from a mother (well, to be fair — she contacted them and they forwarded her to me): I have 5 kids 10 and under (10, 8, 6, 4…
Moms: How Would You React to These Four Scenarios?
In every situation, there’s a positive way to react. These are four ways you can effect positive chinuch lessons in your home despite the trying circumstances. As mothers, we are currently finding ourselves in a very unique and challenging time. Let me give you several chinuch scenarios, as we try to give ourselves a reality…
Some Moms’ Tips to Help Cope Just a Little Better
Let’s get real. We’re not coping. We’re surviving. But sometimes, we all come up with strategies and tips to make it all just a little easier. Now that we’ve been staying home and staying safely, we’ve asked some moms what practical tips they’ve implemented that are helping them on a daily basis. Share your tips…