With his consent, you can keep track of where your son is spending his time on Purim. At some point in a boy’s teenage years, we moms have to let go and let him do the “group” thing on Purim. They dress up and go all around town singing, dancing, laughing, and raising money for…
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The Babysitter Download: Important Info Goes Here!
Did you ever leave your home for the evening, realizing all the things you forgot to tell the babysitter? We understand. You’re in a rush to settle the kids, get yourself ready, perhaps pick up the babysitter and get out of the house…when you realized that you never got a chance to give your babysitter…
Tips for Mothers of New Drivers
How do you help your child become a skilled and safe driver without turning into a nervous wreck? The process might be slightly different depending on the state where you live, but in most states, after you’ve collected your child’s paperwork (a passport/birth certificate + his original social security card) and applied for a learner’s…
Helpful Tips to Prevent Leaving a Child Behind
Another mother’s experience about a child left behind in the car. Editor’s Note: We first featured this topic in July 2020 in this post: Don’t Think It Can’t Happen to You, along with a follow-up focus on the Clever Elly device. But, now that warm weather is back (although it’s important for all seasons), it’s…
Which Car Seats Are the Best?
For infant car seats, there are obvious winners, but when your baby is ready for a toddler or convertible car seat, there are good, safe options in every price range. It might not be so hard to choose a favorite infant car seat, but what do you do when it’s time to transition to a…
What are AirTags and Why You Should Have Some
Avoid expensive and distressing losses by tracking your valuables – including Tefillin! You’ve probably heard of them, but have you tried using Apple AirTags? If you have an iPhone, or even just have access to one, these can help you track potentially lost items. So how does it work? The AirTag is a small token – about…
Everything You Need to Know About Car Seat Safety
What car seat should your child be sitting in? How do you know when is the right time to switch seats? Here’s a complete guide. Hi! I’m Lani Harrison. I live in Scottsdale Arizona and I’m a mom of 3. I’ve been a CPST (Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician) since 2015. I get questions almost…
How to Teach Your Kids About Personal Privacy
One BCP Reader stepped up to encourage more parents to have the tools they need. Use code BCPTALK for 25% off AND free shipping. She’s not the author, she’s not the publisher, she was just a reader who saw how important a book could be and tried to find a way to spread the word….
Help! My Baby Climbs Out of the Crib!
Crib tents have a controversial reputation. But are they right for you? It’s a bit ironic. I’ve been parenting toddlers for about 15 years and I never remember having the issue of a baby climbing out of the crib before they were ready for a bed. Yes, I remember bedtime being harder once they transitioned…
The Clever Elly Device Reminds Drivers to Check the Back Seat
A comment on a Between Carpools post is helping to make a change in Israeli car safety! In the summer of 2020, we shared a post from a mom who accidentally left her baby in the car. While that story ended well, B”H, she shared in the hopes of raising awareness amongst our readers of…
