Giving The Benefit Of The Doubt: How to Parent Without Anger
All families can understand the importance of giving the benefit of the doubt. Giving the benefit of the doubt means that we don’t always assume that the motivation behind our spouse’s and child’s behavior is a negative one. For example, we might think: “My spouse didn’t take out the garbage just to annoy me.” Or, […]
Good Parenting: Bedtime Struggles
Dear Adina, My wife and I enjoyed the webinar this past Wednesday evening, Using Jewish Values To Raise Resilient, Responsible and Independent Kids and we have a question regarding the class: There is no question that devoting 1 on 1 time with our children is important. Our 2 oldest are away for the summer and […]
Building Kids Self Esteem: Let Them Know They Are Capable
We think that our kids don’t listen to us but they really do. It seems as if we expend so much energy getting them to do the simplest of task, brush their teeth, get dressed, do their homework and get into bed. The fact that they don’t seem to listen to you during these times […]