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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
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Not Just Mothers, Fathers Count Too
In the weeks between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, the gap between these celebrations can feel surprisingly wide. In the United States,...
May 26
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Raising Kids, Tripping Over Legos, and Becoming Holy
One of the real challenges of parenting is that, despite the occasional moment of triumph, most hours and days are filled with plain old...
May 7
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Turning Endless "Whys" into Meaningful Connections
One of the most delightful and exhausting aspects of parenthood is the never-ending stream of questions from our children. Why is it...
Apr 3
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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
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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
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A Parent for Every Child: Embracing Growth on the Journey
Mrs. Henny Machlis (1957-2015) was a remarkable woman who, alongside her husband, Rabbi Mordechai Machlis, opened their Jerusalem home to...
Feb 13
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Unlocking the Secret to Raising a Child Who Follows Your Lead: A Biblical Approach
A shepherd walks through the desert, grazing his father-in-law’s sheep. Suddenly, he sees a bush engulfed with flames, but something...
Jan 15
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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, 2024
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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
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Marriage and Parenting: Transforming 2 Parents into 1 Parental Voice
Differences between spouses needn’t be sources of conflict, they can be opportunities for connection.
Sep 10, 2024
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Prioritizing Motherhood: A Tribute to Rena Baron
“I’ve spoken softer, I’ve hugged longer, I’ve read extra pages and kissed all the boo boos. I’ve smiled from the heart. I’ve taken time...
Jul 29, 2024
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The Power of a Child's Trust
As a tired teenager I remember wondering how I would possibly handle sleepless nights with infants once I became a mother. The idea that...
Jun 20, 2024
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The Truth Behind Father's Day
In the weeks between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, the gap between the celebrations looms large. In the United States, Mother’s Day...
Jun 6, 2024
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Dreaming While Wide Awake
It matters not how strait the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul....
May 30, 2024
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No, I'm Not Supermom
Do you ever look at another mom and marvel at how incredible she is? Do you wonder at the superpower that allows her to calmly take care...
May 7, 2024
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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, 2024
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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
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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
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You're Not Alone
You know those days when you feel like you just can’t do it anymore? The times when you feel you’ve given everything you have to your...
Jan 17, 2024
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