Chana Heller

About the Author

Rebbetzin Chana Heller

Chana Heller, MSW, is the mother of five children, ages 11-20. She works for Aish HaTorah Los Angeles as the Director of Womens Outreach and has taught Jewish Parenting Workshops for 8 years. She is married to Rabbi Dov Heller, also of Aish HaTorah LA.

Don't Get No Respect?

by Rebbetzin Chana Heller

When you walk in the room do your children even notice? Do they contradict you, yell at you or argue with you? The issue is respect -- or, the lack of it.

Authority in Parenting

by Rebbetzin Chana Heller

Authority is not a four letter word. It's essential in raising healthy children, and in fostering their relationship with God.

A Self Fulfilling Prophecy - Part 2 - Building...

by Rebbetzin Chana Heller

Parents are like a mirror, reflecting back their children's self-image. What your children see is what you'll get.

Building Your Child's Positive Self-Image: Part 1

by Rebbetzin Chana Heller

A down-to-earth Jewish primer on raising kids with healthy self-esteem.

Two Parents, One Voice

by Rebbetzin Chana Heller

Presenting a united front and speaking to our children with one voice is essential for effective parenting.

Letting Go: Notes From a Mother

by Rebbetzin Chana Heller

As a teenage daughter leaves home, one mother panics, takes stock and lets go.

Don't Get No Respect?

by Rebbetzin Chana Heller

When you walk in the room do your children even notice? Do they contradict you, yell at you or argue with you? The issue is respect -- or, the lack of it.

Sparing the Rod

by Rebbetzin Chana Heller

Most of us hit our children when we are angry or frustrated. We are not educating. We are venting.

Teaching Children Responsibility

by Rebbetzin Chana Heller

Bailing your child out of a difficult situation may not be doing him a favor at all.

Threats, Bribes, and Punishments

by Rebbetzin Chana Heller

In trying to instill discipline, positive encouragement will get you a lot farther.

Confessions of a Worrywart

by Rebbetzin Chana Heller

If I had a magic wand, I'd make my life worry-free. But would that be the best thing for me?

Taking Charge: How To Discipline with Love

by Rebbetzin Chana Heller

Too much permissiveness is a sure-fire way to raise spoiled, unruly children. But how to enforce the rules and still communicate unending love?

Respecting Your Child's Emotional Reality

by Rebbetzin Chana Heller

How to take your children's emotional reality seriously.

Helping Children Cope With Difficulties

by Rebbetzin Chana Heller

Failing a test, being unpopular, coping with divorce and worse. Children face many difficulties. What can we do to strengthen our children for life's challenges?

The Dangers of Criticism

by Rebbetzin Chana Heller

There is a big difference between lashing out with insensitive criticism and admonishing with respect and love.

Respecting your Child's Uniqueness

by Rebbetzin Chana Heller

Appreciating your children's uniqueness is essential to their overall self-esteem.

Who's Minding the Kids?

by Rebbetzin Chana Heller

Our child's self concept is being built every day. Who's the primary person doing the imprinting?

The Gratitude Attitude

by Rebbetzin Chana Heller

Do not underestimate the power of "Thank You" notes to help kids learn to appreciate the good that others do for them.

Opening Our Homes: What's In It For Our Kids

by Rebbetzin Chana Heller

A home is your castle, but is also a tool for teaching your children sharing, hospitality, and caring about others.

Will Your Child Grow Up To Be A Thief?

by Rebbetzin Chana Heller

Acceptable stealing -- such as lying about a child's age to gain cheaper admission -- communicates an indelible lesson.

Lovers of Humanity

by Rebbetzin Chana Heller

Take a moment to let someone's pain register on your emotional Richter scale.

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Rebbetzin Chana Heller

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