For decades, Susan Lamm and Sterna Lerman of Torah u’Mesorah’s Counterforce have been guiding parents. Now, they’ve launched a new helpline to give you the tools you need to deal with any issue, big or small. Lots of us attend parenting classes. But what do you do when you need more personal attention, and a…
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Why Punishment and Rewards Don’t Really Work With Our Kids
Punishments, rewards, threats and bribes may not be the best solution. Why do we always resort to that and what are our alternatives? Generation after generation, humanity has taught that good behavior should be rewarded (do good and earn a sticker or a prize!) while bad behavior will be punished (time outs and detention). We…
The Problem with Melatonin (And How to Fix It Without Melatonin!)
If a mom can’t get her kids to fall asleep, what else is she supposed to do? If we were sitting in a physical room right now, and I’d asked you how many of you have heard of melatonin, I’m guessing all hands would go up. And if I’d asked how many of you have…
How to Be Firm with a Child without Overpowering Them
You don’t need to fight or overpower a child when they’re not listening. This is what to do instead. In our last discussion in this post we wrote that being firm can be good for a child. We also wrote that fighting with a child is not chinuch. We explained the difference. Fighting means when…
5 Ways to Raise Organized Kids
Even if your kids aren’t organized now, it’s not too late to teach them these important skills. Raising kids who respect organization and time management will not only benefit your own home but will give them lessons that they can apply to every aspect of their life. I realize, though, it’s hard to implement organization…
How Can I Be Firm without Fighting with My Child?
Firm , Fight , Afraid . What do these three words have in common? Parents are often not firm with their children when firmness would be good for the children. The reason they are not firm when they should be firm is that they are afraid to fight with the child. They know that fighting…
Five Ways to Prepare Your Child to Return to School
Do you think your child will be anxious about the new changes and safety measures in school? These “P’s” will help your child feel calm and secure as they go off to school once again. Too much time at home with your kids? Wondering what will happen if schools have to shut down again? Worried…
Does Your Child Have Trouble Making Friends? Mrs. P Has Solutions for You.
In every family, there are the outgoing kids and then there’s those who are reluctant to join the other kids on the playground. Mrs. P shares how to manage Last week, we introduced you to Mrs. Rachel Plaut, also known as Mrs. P, the developer of the groundbreaking and soul-reaching HarmoniUS program. She’ll be joining…
This One You Really Want Your Kids to See. Torah Live’s Video on Honoring Parents is Live!
Now, Rabbi Siddur is back to teach kids all about the mitzvah of honoring parents, in a fun, entertaining, and hilarious way. The video includes relatable scenarios and real-life examples that make the mitzvah exciting and doable. This will change the atmosphere in your household! Click to Watch Honoring Parents Now! Torah Live is also…
Summer’s Here. What Is My Child Supposed to Do Now?
The past few months have been some of the most challenging times for parents. We at Between Carpools are looking to Mrs. Rachel Plaut and the HarmoniUS program for the answers. We know, as parents, that it hasn’t been easy. We know that you have a lot of questions. Our kids might have told us,…