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How to Light the Menorah With Your Kids
The Chanukah menorah is a candelabrum with nine branches. Jewish families light the menorah each year to celebrate the Festival of Lights, symbolic of the miracle of one day’s worth of lamp oil lasting for eight days. For this reason, the holiday is observed for eight nights. Lighting the menorah each night of Chanukah is one way not only to teach children more about their Jewish heritage and spiritual traditions, but also to promote a sense of belonging that helps families grow closer.
Plan a New Year’s Eve Slumber Party for Your Tween
A tween slumber party on New Year’s Eve ensures the youngsters spend the holiday safely under your supervision. To keep your sanity in a house full of kids, plan the party thoroughly so they’ll stay entertained. Input from your child will help you select activities the party guests will enjoy. Begin planning at least one month in advance so you have plenty of time to organize the party elements. Choosing a theme, such as a spa party or a movie night, provides additional guidance in the planning.
How to Start Potty Training Little Girls
Potty training can be difficult for some parents, while other parents just sail right through it. It depends on the child you’re potty training and how well she takes to the transition. If you’ve been dreading potty training your little girl, don’t fret. In this article, we’ll provide you with a step-by-step plan on how to potty train little girls. With this plan, you’ll be able to potty train with ease.
Signs of an Abusive Relationship
Abusive relationships can hurt friends and family behind the scenes. Even best friends can be unaware that the friend is in an abusive relationship. Often the person in the abusive relationship will make excuses for any unusual behavior and try to hide any signs of abuse. By learning how to spot the signs of an abusive relationship, you can help someone escape the abuse and to move away from a relationship that is so unhealthy.
Painting Ideas for Children
Painting is one of those childhood activities that allows children to be creative and messy without worry. Beyond just colors and shapes, painting encourages children to use the right sides of their brains. The left side of the brain controls logic, linear thought and analysis and the right side of the brain is where spatial relations, creativity and a focus on the bigger picture take place. Encouraging children to paint not only increases their creative abilities, it also sets them up for a future where, according to some thinkers and writers, including Daniel Pink, the right side of the brain is becoming increasingly important in the workplace and in the world.