As kids get older, it becomes harder to find them appropriate reading material. So what’s a mom of an avid reader to do? To edit or not to edit our children’s reading material. While in the secular world the “c” word is an anathema to many, we in the frum community are caught in a…
teens
10 Timeless Books That You Can Share With Your Own Kids
Some kids need endless amounts of reading material. But how do you know what’s kosher or not? We’ve read all the books so you don’t have to. They say a journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. When my friend and I started pre-reading our children’s books 20 years ago, we never…
How do we raise healthy, confident girls in today’s society?
Girls today get so many mixed messages about health. So, how do we raise healthy, confident girls in today’s society? That’s a pretty loaded question and a very important one. It’s also a question that we’ve come to expect from parents addressing the needs of teenagers. Yet, more and more often, I am getting this…
Modest Swim Basics for Women and Teens
Do you like separates or a dress? Find the modest swimwear and cover-ups that work for you. (Updated June 2024) Everyone has different cover-up needs for swimming. Some wear them to the pool, some wear them in the pool…and some simply use modest swim gear as active wear for wherever summer takes them. No matter…
3 Secrets to Taking a Great Group Picture
Find it hard to get the family together for that perfect group picture? Here are 3 ways to make it perfect. The scene: a big family party, everyone all together for the only time this year. “Everyone come here, we’re taking a group picture!!” the parents yell, and the older kids groan and grumble and/or…
How Much Sleep Do My Kids Need? How Much Sleep Do I Need?
Is it time to do away with your toddler’s mid-afternoon nap? How should it affect her bedtime and how much sleep does she really need? Your child is battling for a later bedtime. Sure, he’s had the same bedtime since he was 5, but is it the right time to give him that extra hour?…
How to Fold an Origami Star and Be on Trend with the Kids
Your kids come home from school, and they absolutely need to know how to fold an origami star, the latest trend at school. Mom has no clue. We’ve got your back. Trends come and go so fast we moms have a hard time keeping up. Remember the fidget spinners? Yeah, we’ve still got a couple…
Are you (or your Teen) Interested in Calligraphy? Here’s How to Get Started
My favorite calligraphy instructional videos, practice worksheets, the best pens and more are all right here. It takes some skill and practice, but calligraphy is an art that’s fulfilling and very useful. And, what’s best, you can teach it to yourself! These resources were all useful to me and they should help you get going….
It’s the Million Dollar Question: How Do We Get our Children to Listen to Us?
Look inside your “mom’s toolbox” and discover the secrets of cooperation. Unfortunately there is no magic answer to getting kids to listen to us. But take a peek in the toolbox. These tools are based on leading parenting experts; but more so, they’ve been tossed around a brainstorming session with some moms based on what…
Do You Have a Bored Tween? A 12-year-old Shares 5 Things To Do
Who knows what bored tweens like to do better than another tween? Every time I ask my mother “What should I do, I’m bored,’’ she tells me to clean my room or organize my closet. But really, what is my mother thinking? I mean, do you know one kid that likes to clean? I think…
