My Child Took Something That Wasn’t His—What Should I Do?
Dear Adina, My 5-year-old son has been stealing. I found money that he took from a neighbor’s house, and he also came home from school with money I know did not come from me. When I ask him about it, he denies taking it and says he doesn’t know where it came from. How should […]
Raising Children Who Believe They Matter
The Strength Within: Teaching Children to Believe in Themselves One of the greatest gifts we can give a child is the belief that they matter and can make a difference. In psychology, this is called self-efficacy — a person’s belief that their actions can positively influence the world around them. Growing up with a Jewish education, this idea […]
Empowering Conversations: How to Talk to Your Teen About Intimacy with Confidence
The other night, I attended an insightful and highly informative class on how to talk to your child about a crucial topic: sexuality and intimacy. The key takeaway from the discussion was clear: If we remain silent on this topic, we do our children a great disservice. In today’s world, children are constantly exposed to […]