Years ago, I read a book called "I Heard it Through the Playground". It was an interesting parenting book - a collection of tried-and-tested tips submitted by many different parents, organized by topic. The concept was appealing, but the content was barely relevant to me. I was beyond the need for advice about feeding a baby or treating diaper rash.
But I would really appreciate tips on matters that come up in our families, but would never be found in a standard parenting book: How do you handle a "late Shabbos"? What do you do about taking children to shul? How can I juggle the demands of a large family? What do you do on long Shabbos afternoons?
That's the goal of Ima's Tips.
If you have a suggestion of something that "works" for you, please send it to me and I'll post it here.
Suggested Topics:
- Shabbos - preparations, the Shabbos table, naps, Shabbos party, shul
- Yomim Tovim - from Pesach-cleaning to Purim costumes
- School Year - carpools and bus-stops, homework
- Summer - day camp, trips, country life
- Household - laundry, shopping, cooking
- Family - sharing, rivalry, new baby
- Miscellaneous ideas
Any tips for "back-to-school" and the busy yom tov season ?
Send your ideas to imastips