Are you looking for the best value? Or the best overall? Or perhaps, your child has a specific request (i.e. a not–too–hot undershirt). These basics, including underwear and undershirts, are tried, true, and recommended. We haven’t really covered this topic on Between Carpools. Except for a mention of a couple of the picks included below…
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Our Roundup of Crafts and Fun Art Activities for Kids to Do!
There are so many ways to keep little hands busy!
Powerful Strategies To Help Your Teen Thrive
The little things you do can instill so much empowerment and confidence in your teenager. Navigating the teenage years can be a tumultuous journey filled with highs, lows, and everything in between. As parents, we strive to give our children the best. We invest so much time, energy, and money into their well-being. We want…
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…
22 Anthropologie Picks: You Will Love These!
To us, Anthropologie means some fun finds and fresh prints. It’s the source of some of our favorite wardrobe staples. Everything is pretty, everything is distinctive and not typical. If you still need something special (or two) for yourself or your teen, see our favorites below. You might just think, “Oohh…I like that!”
Keep Track of Your Boys on Purim With an AirTag
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…
Tips for Soft, Natural Makeup for Teens
Soft, minimalistic makeup isn’t only for teens so listen up! Before we start with the actual makeup picks, the first step in any makeup routine is to keep your skin clean and hydrated. Invest in a gentle cleanser and use it nightly. Cetaphil is a fabulous, all-purpose option. If you have very sensitive skin, you…
How to Connect with Your Teenage Boy
A BCP Reader asked a question, and we started schmoozing about the topic…and we discovered a lot of important tips on keeping the relationship with your teenage boys strong. While some of the emails you send to hello@betweencarpools.com only need quick replies, some others, including the topics you suggest, we go through when we all…
Is Your 11-12 Year Old Son Overbearing? It’s a Stage.
And we knew it’s helpful to know if you’ve never experienced it before. When one of our friends mentioned that her son had been acting difficult lately, we all grinned and nodded. Of course. We hated that stage. Been there, done that. We all have big kids and little kids and we’ve seen all the…
Your Best Tips for Shopping for Girls of All Sizes
Dress your girls with style – and confidence! Disclaimer: We know that body image is a sensitive topic and can be triggering for some. We’ve turned this topic over and over while deciding if we should discuss it here. And we realized that until the world is as size inclusive as we’d like, and until…
