parenting
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The Maybe Game
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There are few things we want more during Elul than to be judged favorably. As we stand before Hashem, we hope He sees more than what is visible on the surface. We hope He sees the effort behind the struggle, the intentions behind the mistakes, the victories no one noticed, and the quiet battles no…
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A Parenting Toolkit for Your Highly Sensitive Child
Is your child having a meltdown? These are strategies that work. “Overdramatic.” “Rigid.” “Impossible.” Have these words ever been used to describe your child? Maybe, if you’re being honest, you’ve wondered the same thing yourself. When parenting feels like a constant struggle, it’s easy to assume something is wrong. People may tell you, “You have…
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How to Deal with “But Ma, Everyone Has It!”
The right response to our child when dealing with love, limits, and pressure. This is a Seminary-style example that pertains to so many areas in life. I once got a call from a mother, Chavy, who was completely overwhelmed. Her daughter, Bracha, was getting ready to go to seminary. What should have been an exciting…
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The Summer Parenting Trap
We Were Supposed to Bond. So Why Does More Time Together Often Lead to More Conflict? When summer begins, many of us imagine something very different from what actually happens. We picture slower mornings, family outings, popsicles on the porch, and quality time with our children. Then, three days into summer, we’re wondering how it’s…
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How Do I Help My Child Handle Rejection?
We often try to make them feel better in ways that don’t really help. This is what does. “I’m never going on the bus again!” – This was Miri’s tearful declaration to Mom. “ Yael called me ‘stupid’ because I caused my team to lose the spelling bee and then everyone started laughing. I HATE…
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What a Cardboard Box Can Teach a Child About Joy
Happiness is always here, right inside of us. For a long time, I thought about how children first learn happiness—not as a mood, but as a skill. Long before children can articulate what they feel, they are already learning how to think. And what they learn to notice, becomes a bigger and bigger part of…
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“Ma, I Need Candy for My Trip!”
How to keep the supermarket shopping trip from getting out of hand. Camp has started, and along with it comes trip season. You know what that means: negotiating with a seven-year-old over how many sour belts is too many sour belts. But guess what? You’re the grown-up. You’re in charge. You have your house rules…
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A Joyful Summer for Every Child
Summer brings change, and transitions aren’t always easy. This simple tip can prepare your child to be happy no matter where summer–and life–takes him. Summer is filled with so much that children love. There are camp trips, swimming, late bedtimes, special activities, and a welcome break from the school-year routine. Many children thrive on the…
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Children and Divorce
No doubt, the experience can be exceedingly painful for children. But when a situation is inevitable, how do you help children still feel positive and confident? How do we help them come out stronger after the challenge of living through divorce? When I was a child, divorce wasn’t a taboo subject. It wasn’t a subject.…
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How to Get Teens to Listen the First Time Without Being Harsh
If technology is getting in the way of you connecting with your children and keeping them from listening to your instructions, there’s a better way to get through. If you are parenting a teen, you have probably had the moment where a simple request turns into a pattern. You ask. They do not move. You…
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