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Cold-Hearted or Compassionate? The Truth About Boundaries in Parenting
Have your children ever felt you were cold-hearted? If you’ve never been a “Mean Mommy,” then perhaps it’s time to step into the role. 😉...
1 day ago


From Frustration to Impact: The Discipline Shift That Changes Everything
Originally written 07/20/23, Updated 07/29/25 Have you ever been in public while your child has a complete meltdown, and you feel...
Jul 29


How to Discipline Without Damaging Your Relationship
Parshas Vayakhel (Exodus 35:1-38:20) begins with Moshe (Moses) gathering the entire nation of Israel to hear Hashem’s (God’s)...
Mar 18


Words That Work: Unlocking the Power of Parenting
The request from a young mother told a familiar story. Her sweet, adorable toddler was hijacking her nights—every night. To this...
Mar 5


End the Struggle: Practical Solutions to Help Your Child Stay Calm and Controlled
I was once in a grocery store late at night when I noticed a toddler screaming uncontrollably. The child’s mother was visibly frustrated...
Jan 23


Talk TO Your Kids, Not AT Them
Little children - little problems, big children - big problems. It’s not one of my favorite aphorisms, but like most cliches, it...
Dec 10, 2024


The Yom Kippur Gift Parents Offer Children
Lovingly offering a child the grace of a new start isn't just great parenting, it's Godly parenting.
Oct 9, 2024


The Art of Parenting - Restoring a Ruptured Relationship
A healthy parent-child relationship is not one without discipline. But in a good parent-child relationship, the parent always circles back
Mar 6, 2024


Balancing Love and Limits
When our children misbehave we need to search for the roots. Are they overtired? Are they scared? Are they overstimulated?
Feb 28, 2024


How to Get Your Kids to Listen Without Yelling or Arguing
The request from a young mother told a familiar story. Her sweet, adorable toddler was hijacking her night, every night. Bedtime to this...
Feb 22, 2024


Connection Before Direction
Take the time to build a relationship within which your children feel secure. Prioritize spending time together; communicate your enjoyment
Jan 31, 2024


Stumbling to Greatness
Making mistakes is not the problem. Viewing mistakes as definitive limitations instead of opportunities for growth is a problem.
Sep 14, 2023


Are You Mean Mommy or Despicable Daddy?
Have your children ever felt you were cold-hearted? If you’ve never been a “Mean Mommy”, then it’s high time you step into the role. 😉...
Aug 10, 2023


Holding a Relationship Through Pain
What is the difference between the following two scenarios? A mother and her fourteen year old son are at loggerheads. Although she tries...
Jul 25, 2023


Disciplining with Wisdom
Have you ever been in public while your child has a complete meltdown and you feel pressured to do or say something because of all the...
Jul 20, 2023


Different Strokes for Different Folks
Recently, I found myself with two children who, one right after the other, made identical comments that were not appropriate for that...
Jul 4, 2023


Targeted Actions
“Come to Pharaoh for I have hardened his heart and the hearts of his servants so that I can put my signs in his midst, and so that you...
Jun 20, 2023
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