Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur for kids: 19 creative activities to mark the occasion
From apple-themed crafts to kindness reminders, these Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur activities teach kids about these special Jewish holidays.
Articles by Barbara Kimberly Seigel
Nope, nothing is going to prepare me for my son’s first day of kindergarten
My son is ready for this kindergarten milestone, but I am already crying tears tinged with the bittersweet passage of...
12 kid-friendly crafts for Passover
From seder table keepsakes to matzah projects, these Passover crafts will help children joyfully celebrate and learn the meaning of...
How to celebrate Passover with kids: 13 engaging ideas for the springtime holiday
Make Passover for kids festive and thought-provoking with creative activities that celebrate the ancient story of survival, hope and resilience.
How to celebrate Purim with kids: 12 fun ideas for the festive spring holiday
Looking for ways to teach the Purim story for kids or engage children in the Jewish holiday and its traditions?...
11 simple gratitude activities for kids as they learn to embrace and express true appreciation
Gratitude for kids starts first with practice. Try these purposeful activities to help guide a deeper understanding of true appreciation.
15 kindergarten prep activities to get kids ready for the classroom
Preparing for kindergarten should be playful and fun, not stressful. Help children get ready for class with these easy activities...
What is kindergarten and at what age do kids start?
Kindergarten is the school year in which children around the age of 5 learn reading, writing, math and sitting still,...
Baby scooting instead of crawling: Is this normal?
Yes, scooting on their bum instead of crawling on all fours is a common way some babies get moving. Here's...
Do babies say mama or dada first?
Historically dads might have an advantage, but, according to experts, many factors influence whether babies say “mama” or “dada” first.