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,...
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How to celebrate Passover with kids: 9 engaging ideas for the springtime holiday
Even if your family doesn’t observe Passover, you’ll find that many of these ideas can be used to usher in...
How to celebrate Purim with kids: 9 fun ideas for the festive spring holiday
Purim — which, in 2022, begins at sundown on March 16 — is a Jewish holiday that commands a celebration. The...
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.
When do babies start sucking their thumb?
Thumb sucking can be spotted as early as a child's ultrasound photo, but it's rare for babies to start sucking...
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur for kids: 12 creative ways to mark the occasion
From homemade apple-themed crafts to special kindness reminders, these fun activities can help teach kids the significance of these special...
Keeping my kid from his grandparents has been our family’s pandemic heartbreak
One morning, several weeks into staying home, my 20-month-old pointed to the frying pan drying on the stove from the...