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…
Everything You Need to Know for Back to School Season
It’s great to start the school year off with some good advice and resources. And there’s lots of great information and tips here on Between Carpools! These are some of our favorite tips, resources, food prep ideas, and hacks that will be really helpful this time of year.
Back to School: 6 Things to Do at Night to Ease Your Morning Routine
This is your handy school night checklist. Yes, you might know all these things. Now, actually do them! Everyone is looking for the best investments with high returns. Over the years, I’ve discovered one of the safest investments with almost guaranteed returns. It’s not the stock market or real estate–it’s investing in your morning routine….
The Best Ways to Prepare for a Test
It’s that time of the year again: finals season! We all know how nerve-wracking that can be for students, especially for those in grades 6 to 9. You can also print the download of these study tips for your child. Gone are the days of simple spelling tests and basic math problems. Now, your child…
Genius Ways to Supplement Your Son’s Education
Boys (and girls!) can benefit when there’s fun learning resources available at home. These are tried-and-true ways to pique his interest. Editor’s Note: A few months ago, one reader wrote to us, “This is just a suggestion of something I’d love to see–and I’m sure others would too. I have a bunch of boys that…
Does Your Child Struggle To Learn Inside? Here’s How Hani Mili Can Help
Is there a missing piece with your child’s ability to learn in Lashon Hakodesh? Learn about Hani Mili and the tools they teach to help your child succeed, and visit them online at hanimili.org. Do you have a child who struggles to learn inside? Or a child having a harder time in Hebrew subjects than…
Class Mothers: Give This to Your Child’s Teacher
A little bit of extra hakaras hatov means a lot. In many schools, Chanukah gifts to morahs and teachers are pooled–everyone chips in a certain amount and the class mother compiles all the contributions from the entire class and gifts the teacher with one larger cash gift from everyone. (Of course, individuals can always choose…
Yes, Kids Still Need Positive and Negative Reinforcement
…And particularly ADHD kids. Why should they follow the rules if there’s no motivation or consequence? Editor’s Note: For the past year or so, Between Carpools readers have been enjoying Avigail’s expertise and engaging writing on the topic of ADHD children. You can read all her posts over here. She’s a powerhouse in the field…
How to Communicate Effectively with Your Child’s School
Whether it’s your child’s teacher or the hanhallah, there are effective ways to handle anything which may come up. This is it! Yom tov season is over, and now we are in it for the long haul at school. And not always does that long haul go so easily. As a volunteer at the Nefesh…