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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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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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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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How to Teach Your Children to Think
In order to help them learn to make their own thoughtful choices, wise parents give children a window into how and why they make decisions.
Feb 7, 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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Marriage - A Partnership of Individuals
What happens when Mom is sick? For the last few weeks I’ve been under the weather. Not sick enough to stay in bed all day, but not...
Nov 15, 2023
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How to Offer Your Child the Security of a Sukkah
Our children can thrive through painful scrapes and even pandemics when they feel securely connected to us. Build a Sukkah of Security.
Oct 3, 2023
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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
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