Family Life
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The Holy Work of the Sandwich Generation
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Caring for aging parents while raising your own children can feel heavy, but standing in the middle of the sandwich generation is also a sacred place to be. There comes a point in life when you realize you’re in the middle. Your children still need you for carpools, dinners, and shidduchim. And, at the same…
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How to Raise Grateful Children
Teaching children gratitude takes more than reminding them how lucky they are. How to raise grateful kids who notice the good and are happy with what they have. One evening, a child complains, “I don’t want this. Why can’t I have what he has? It’s not fair.” And every parent knows the instinctive response: “You…
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Which 7AM Is Right for Your Baby?
A 7AM offers comfort, convenience, and warmth when your baby is in an infant car seat or stroller. How do you know which is right for your needs? Do you have a newborn and want to keep her cozy in her carseat or Doona? Or is your baby kicking off the Car Seat Cocoon and…
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Should Your Husband Be Your Best Friend?
He’s a lot of things, but filling the shoes of a BFF might be a lot to expect. How to build real friendship in your marriage—and what to save for your girlfriends. Did you dream of spending the rest of your life with your Best Friend? Maybe you are. And maybe… hubby doesn’t quite match…
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The Gift Our Children Give Us
We think that we shape our children, but parenting also shapes us along the way. We put so much thought into the people our children are becoming. Are they learning responsibility, self-control, kindness, and respect? Are we giving over the right values? How can we help them manage their emotions, handle disappointment, and make better…
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If Your Teen Is Out of School, You’re Not Alone
Sometimes I think…what did I do wrong? And sometimes I think…Hashem sent this challenge specially for us. One mother shares the conflicting thoughts of parenting a struggling teen who’s been in and out of yeshiva. Editor’s Note: While this isn’t the format of a usual Between Carpools post, we felt that the honesty contained here…
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The Hidden Point System in Our Relationships
Tracking favors can make us feel safe, but it can also cost us real connection. Here’s why we do it, and how to tell if it’s working for you. In the past few months, your sister babysat your kids, baked a cake for your son’s birthday, and brought you a latte. You returned a pair…
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3 Things You Need to Know If You Are Parenting a Complex Kid
This coming Tuesday, October 13th, psychologist Ilyssa Bass, PhD will be hosting a free online event: Meltdowns and More: Navigating the Parenting Journey with Complex Kids and Teens. Dr. Bass has been working with complex kids and families for over 20 years–and this class is an overview of the practical tips and important knowledge she…
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Painter’s Tape Hopscotch
If you have a roll of painter’s tape, your kids can play hopscotch even when they’re indoors. Chalk is great for summer…what’s a little bit of extra chalk dust on top of everything else when they’re coming inside for showers after a long summer day outdoors? They sit on the pavement and color, or make…
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Welcoming a New Member Into Your Family
How to build connection, trust, and warmth from the first time that new son-in-law or daughter-in-law is at your table. There’s a shift in a family that doesn’t happen at a bris or a baby naming: it happens at the wedding. B”H, someone new is sitting at your table, not as a guest and not…
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