Parenting

The Teenager Challenge

by Emuna Braverman

It's easy to push off the task of working on our character. But just wait till you have teenagers.

Marching to a Quicker Drummer

by Lawrence Kelemen

A brief report on ADHD in Jerusalem.

Bill Bennett's Vice

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

Accusations of hypocrisy leveled at the author of "The Book of Virtues" teach us an important lesson about how we instill values in our children.

Tell Your Children_

by Jeff Jacoby

Explaining the war -- and Passover -- to a six-year-old.

(Lack of) Parenting Expertise

by Emuna Braverman

The longer I parent, the less I feel I know. But here are a few basic principles that I try to live by.

The Love Mirror

by Jennifer M. Paquette

What do your kids see when they look in your eyes?

Take Back the Night

by Leah Pollack

A user-friendly guide to parent-teacher conferences.

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.

Love Is Not Enough

by Rachel Schmidt, R.C.S.W.

Demonstrating love doesn't always come naturally. Parents need to know how to cuddle, kiss and hug their children.

Letting Go

by Pearl Simmons

The sudden death of a young mother lends a stirring depth to her poetry.

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?

by Emuna Braverman

Eating together as a family, even just once a week, yields tremendous benefits.

Tears of Pain and Joy

by Ephraim Milch

When our daughter was born, the feelings of joy were suddenly interrupted with the doctor's statement that she had Down's syndrome and possibly a severe congenital heart defect.

Green is a Jewish Color

by Jan Weber

In the quieter moments, the questions the children ask and the statements they make are well worth hearing.

The Graduates

by Rabbi Dovid Hochberg

A different kind of school. A different kind of graduation.

The At-Risk Teen

by Rabbi Dovid Hochberg

Some frequently asked questions in parenting pre-teens and teenagers, especially those at-risk.

Early Hopes

by Shoshana Horowitz

Being a parent of a preemie entails many challenges. The first one is hope.

Real Jewish Mothers

by Liba Pearson

Mother's Day is not a Jewish holiday; it's a brilliantly contrived marketing tool. But try telling that to my mother.

Throw Away the Xerox Machine

by Emuna Braverman

Face it: Your child is not perfect. So try to appreciate their challenges and enjoy their strengths.

Teaching Children Responsibility

by Rebbetzin Chana Heller

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

The Committed Life

by Rabbi Yonason Goldson

My first Sabbath taught me an important lesson about training the palate to enjoy the sweet flavor of success.

Life is for Love

by Lawrence Kelemen

Raising emotionally healthy children requires plenty of attention and affection. Easier said than done.

Spice of Life

by Emuna Braverman

Children are as varied as we are. Appreciating their uniqueness will add immeasurably to your pleasure -- and sanity.

Threats, Bribes, and Punishments

by Rebbetzin Chana Heller

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

Parenting Teenagers: The Agony and the Ecstasy

by Emuna Braverman

Mature, childish. Detached, clingy. Selfish, caring. Respect us, scorn us. Stop the insanity! Some practical tips on raising teenagers.

Talking to Our Children About the Tragedies

by Rabbi Dr. Jerry Lob

Our children are looking to us for calm and compassion, faith and hope.

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?

Jealousy_

by Sarah Chana Radcliffe, M.Ed., C.Psych.Assoc.

Combating jealousy begins with the realization that God gives everyone just what exactly what he needs.

Cultivating Kindness

by Sarah Chana Radcliffe, M.Ed., C.Psych.Assoc.

Tools for inspiring our kids to stretch beyond their comfort zones and become givers.

Respecting Your Child's Emotional Reality

by Rebbetzin Chana Heller

How to take your children's emotional reality seriously.

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.

Just a Slight Adjustment of Focus

by Sarah Shapiro

Raising happy children sometimes depends only on a kind word and a moment's extra attention.

Mirroring Parents

by Rabbi Yonason Goldson

What lessons are your kids picking up by watching your day-to-day behavior?

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?

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?

Married (A Second Time) With Children

by Emuna Braverman

Forget the Brady Bunch. Here are six tools for coping with some of the unique challenges step-families present.

Understanding Your Child

by Rabbi Noach Orlowek

Good parents, help their children develop a roadmap to their own unique personalities. To do that, you've got to really know your child.

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.

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.

Judging Others Favorably

by Sarah Chana Radcliffe, M.Ed., C.Psych.Assoc.

Giving people the benefit of the doubt applies to children too. In fact judging our children favorably is the most effective tool for teaching them this powerful commandment.

Love Thy Principal

by Rabbi Noach Orlowek

Teachers are human too. A little bit of effort on your part can go a long way to helping your child in the classroom.

Combating Jealousy

by Rabbi Shlomo Goldberg

"Joshua got a bigger piece of cake than me!" How can we replace our children's fear of being shortchanged with a secure feeling that they have all they need?