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The Torah (Five Books of Moses) contains life lessons for everyone at all times. These articles provide timeless solutions to modern challenges.
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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, 20243 min read
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Kids' Chores: Parentifying or Partnering?
Right now, as I attempt to write, I’m listening to the sounds of two of my children cooking dinner a few feet away from me. They are...
Dec 4, 20243 min read
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A Fall Activity for Parents - The Five Step Child Check-In
Summers are often busy, chaotic times for families. Now that fall is on its way, it's a fantastic time to catch our breath and envision our
Sep 3, 20243 min read
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Tired of Answering Your Kid's Questions... Again?
A simultaneously delightful and exhausting aspect of parenthood is the constant stream of questions youngsters ask . Why is it raining?...
Apr 15, 20244 min read
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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, 20244 min read
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What Makes Your Kid Lose It?
A mother can help her children make good choices by striving to keep them in a framework that helps them be successful.
Jan 10, 20244 min read
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From Victimhood to Empowerment
“I can’t do this!” “My teacher hates me!” “I never get what I want.” “You always punish me for every little thing!” Do these lines sound...
Dec 27, 20235 min read
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A Courageous Parent
Parenting requires courage. Whether it’s stiffening our backbone to make an unpopular decision or fearlessly advocating on behalf of our...
Sep 7, 20233 min read
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Back to School - What's Today's Trend?
Back to school season will bring the latest fad or must-buy accessory, but parents must make good decisions regardless of the latest trends.
Aug 17, 20233 min read
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Gifts of Dependency
No one can parent a person who doesn’t want to be parented. The fact that our children depend on us for their needs allows our relationship
Aug 1, 20234 min read
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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, 20233 min read
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How To Teach Your Child Integrity
How to teach your children the importance of keeping their word and the significance of speech.
Jul 12, 20234 min read
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The Lads Grew. Uh Oh.
Let’s look at a parenting lesson from Yitzchak (Isaac) and Rivka (Rebecca) through the eyes of Rabbi Shamshon Refael Hirsch, a leading...
Jun 27, 20232 min read
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The Journey and The Destination
The last section of the book of Numbers is known in Hebrew as Masei – journeys. It recounts the 42 journeys that the children of Israel...
Jun 27, 20233 min read
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Come to Me or Go from Me?
The third section of the book of Exodus, starting with Exodus 9 begins with God telling Moses, “Come to Pharaoh.” The obvious question...
Jun 27, 20232 min read
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