Sometimes, having some creative go-to lines in mind makes a big difference when you need to write a note and nothing comes to mind. This is some inspiration to get you writing! Of course, these suggestions are just a springboard to help you brainstorm when you don’t have a specific mitzvah in mind when you…
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11 Things Experienced Moms Know – Back to School Edition
As we journey through the school years, some truths have become clearer to us. Read these important tips from Rabbanit Yemima Mizrahi, as well.
Is Parenting More of a Challenge in the Summer?
It’s harder to stick to routine when there’s so much fun around and kids challenge the boundaries. Instead of yelling – you can create magical bonding moments. Here’s how. “Right we’re nuts, Mommy?” My daughter asked me on one of those nights when I kept shooing the kids into bed too many times to count….
Yes, You Are a Good Mom
Lots of moms are hard on themselves and it isn’t productive. You can change your thought process and turn the narrative around. “Maybe I’m Just A Bad Mommy…” This statement makes my heart hurt. Sometimes, I receive emails from mothers: “What if my kid isn’t complex. What if I’m just a bad mom…” If this is a…
When Is Sibling Rivalry Considered Extreme?
Sibling rivalry is very normal. Kids fight, and you feel better when we tell you that. But how do you know if it’s really not normal? Sibling Rivalry is normal. It’s hard to share your space, your stuff and your parents; it’s hard not to compare yourself to someone who is in your face all…
Parenting as a Trauma Survivor: Learning to Do It Differently
Did you experience trauma in your own childhood, which affects how you relate or view your own childrens’ experiences? If you’re anything like the typical BCP reader, you find yourself drawn to articles that speak to both your head and your heart. That’s why I’m so happy to be here. I’ve finally found the people…
It’s Normal! Are You Viewing Your Child’s Behavior in Context?
Often, how they’re acting is exactly as a healthy child should! Were you really disappointed when that ladies’ day out you planned didn’t pan out due to inclement weather? It can’t be you were frustrated that the kids left their shoes right at the doorstep when they came home from school. And did you seriously…
Are You Good at Receiving? (Funny Question?)
You might think that is a funny question. But, in truth, some of us are really not good at it. Ever wonder why some people get the help they need when they need it, without having to twist anyone’s arm off to get it? Ever wonder why some people just receive gifts, constantly? Receiving is…
What Does The Mother You Thought You’d Be Look Like?
How to let go of the ideal and strive in a more productive way. The mother I thought I would be… “The mother I thought I would be” is always put together, always patient, always ready to listen with baked goods in the oven, clean house, clean clothes, and a clean car. She is creative and organized; she works full time and also…
H-h-help! My Preschooler Started Stuttering- Is This Normal?
Many preschool-aged children experience a period of time when they have trouble getting their words out fast enough. When is it normal? Mommy, I want to, I want to, I want to, I want to have that one… Sound familiar?? Parents wonder whether their children are truly stuttering or if they will grow out of…
