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Cellphones at Summer Camp: Research Explores the Effects
05/30/2018 02:00:00 AM
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Each summer many camps state that the policy is no cell phones or any device that can be connected to the internet. As parents it can be challenging to separate from your child for a camp session knowing that you are not able to directly communicate but that all communication is done through the camp. The article below shares research about the positive effects of not having a device at camp had on children during the...Read more...
End of Year Awards
05/24/2018 02:00:00 AM
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Several administrators at a recent conference asked my opinion on year-end student awards and assemblies. At their schools, they typically rewarded students who had straight A's or who had GPA's above a certain cut-off point. Some gave these students awards at schoolwide assemblies; others listed student names and GPA levels in local newspapers or graduation programs. I told them that I am not a fan of such practices...Read more...
What Parents Can Do to Support Friendships
05/17/2018 02:00:00 AM
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​Friendships are important, but your guidance and monitoring of activities are needed for your child to be safe and successful. As children grow, friendships take on new meaning. Parents who have open communication and active involvement in the early years set the tone for ongoing deeper conversations about friends during the school-aged and adolescent years.
The School-Aged...Read more...
The One Resolution You Should Make This Mother's Day
05/10/2018 02:00:00 AM
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Should Make This Mother's Day By Elise Kleinberg
We are thankful each day for the joy that our children bring to our lives. The article below gives us 10 ways for us to remember how much we love our children.
The reminders come early for Mother's Day. Flower delivery coupons arrive at the house, news programs have countless segments on what to buy mom, and restaurants advertise their...Read more...
Parenting Guidelines
05/04/2018 02:00:00 AM
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These common-sense tips are based on children's known developmental needs and recent research on child and adolescent well-being. Here's what you can do immediately to support healthy development and prepare your child for real success.
Define success on your terms. Take time to consider the qualities you hope your children have when they leave the nest. How you define success is analogous to...Read more...9 Powerful Phrases That Will Inspire Your Kid to Keep Trying
04/26/2018 02:00:00 AM
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Seeing your child frustrated and losing motivation is difficult for parents. This article below gives some tips on how to keep your child feeling positive.
9 Powerful Phrases That Will Inspire Your Kid to Keep Tryingâ€"Even When It's HardInside: These are the best growth mindset posters because they help kids internalize the crucial message that putting in effort is how you grow your brain.
A...Read more...
The 5 Foods You Must Eat for Israel's Birthday
04/19/2018 02:00:00 AM
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Celebrate Israel's 70th birthday by eating Israeli food. Read the article below of 5 things to eat to celebrate Israel's birthday.
The 5 Foods You Must Eat for Israel's BirthdayFrom hummus to homemade pita,
these are the foods you should enjoy this week.
It's Yom Ha'atzmaut, Israel's Independence Day, which makes it an awesome time to eat some Israeli food.
I have been in...Read more...
Cyberbullying: Under-the-Radar Tactics Kids Use to Be Mean
04/12/2018 02:00:00 AM
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This week in class and Tefillah we commemorated Yom Hashoah - Holocaust Remembrance Day. During this time we spoke with students about what it means to stand up for the things you believe in and how you can make a difference. The article below teaches us some important signs of how children can be bullied online and how we as parents can help our children in these situations.
Cyberbullying: Under-the-RadarTactics Kids Use...Read more...
9 Haggadahs That Will Make Your Passover Seder Perfect
03/21/2018 02:00:00 AM
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Finding the right Haggadah for your Seder can be challenging. Read the article below for suggestions on how to choose the best one.
9 Haggadahs That Will MakeYour Passover Seder Perfect
By Joanna C. Valentine
While it feels like it's too soon to talk about Passover (because we haven't even made it to Purim yet). So, if you're planning a seder, you're going to be in...Read more...
Passover for Kids
03/15/2018 02:00:00 AM
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Seder stress is real, people. Whether you are hosting a seder at home or going to friends or family, we bet you are just a tiny bit worried about what to do with the kids. Yeah. We are, too. So we asked a group of Kveller mamas for their best tips for seder survival. Here they are:
1. Set the scene. Decorate the room with blue streamers and fish...Read more...
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