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How Do I Help My Child Handle Rejection?
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We often try to make them feel better in ways that don’t really help. This is what does. “I’m never going on the bus again!” – This was Miri’s tearful declaration to Mom. “ Yael called me ‘stupid’ because I caused my team to lose the spelling bee and then everyone started laughing. I HATE…
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3 Simple Steps to a Neater Handwriting
With a bit of practice, your child can have neat, easy to read handwriting when you help him or her master these simple rules. Often all a poor handwriting really needs is a few simple tweaks. A more legible, clearer handwriting can help your child succeed academically and build up his or her confidence! Practice…
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How to Replace “I Hate Math” with “Wait, That’s Actually Cool!”
When your child declares war on fractions, these simple shifts can transform homework battles into breakthrough moments. “I’m not a math person. I hate math.” If you’ve heard these words from your child, you’re not alone. I hear this constantly, and honestly? It breaks my heart every time. Because here’s what I’ve discovered after working…
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School Lunch Solutions
It can sometimes feel overwhelming to pack school lunches. For some, packing school lunch is an additional part of the morning routine and it often becomes a struggle. Schedules are tight, children are picky, and the choices of options that stay well at room temperature can feel limiting. To start, some tips: *Deena Segal from…
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Easy Ways to Get Your Younger Children School-Ready
Does your primary or first grade child have a hard time following instructions? For young children starting elementary school, it can be overwhelming. These simple, practical ideas will get them school-ready and be better equipped to handle the structure and expectations. It’s that time of year. Even before one lesson is taught, if you know…
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Our Favorite Items for Boys Going to Yeshiva
The zman just ended…but before you know it, they’ll be back off to yeshiva. You know what a mad dash it is when your son comes home from camp and heads right back out to the dorm. There’s barely a day or two between the time when mesivta and bais medrash age boys come home…
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What to Pack When Going to Yeshiva Out of Town
Once you get over the idea of sending your son away to yeshiva, it’s time to figure out just what he’ll need when he gets there. Editor’s Note: This post has been updated for 2025 with new tips and a printable version! When a boy leaves home for yeshiva, there are different levels of leaving.…
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Top Ten Test-Taking Tips
The lessons and skills that you gain from the process of studying for Finals goes way beyond mastering the material. (Print this!) The end of the year is just around the corner, and if you are blessed with older kids, there is something else that comes first: finals! As I write this, we have begun…
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Manage Your Midterms in 1-2-3
For some, midterms might be over, while for others, they’re starting. Whichever way, these strategies support test-takers throughout the school year. I recall my 11-year-old coming home looking defeated, then blurting out, “I didn’t know my farher. I couldn’t answer most of the questions.” I knew he had studied and is a bright, somewhat disorganized…
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Did Your Child Misbehave at School?
Do you side with the child or the school? What is the appropriate way to respond? And how do you prevent these occurrences (that form a pit in your stomach) in the future? This is a guide for handling typical school misbehavior situations when they arise. It happens to the best of us. A child…
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