Taking care of young children on Shabbos raises numerous questions about what is permitted and what isn't. Rabv Berkovits answers the commonly and the not commonly asked questions- including food preparation, toys, diapers and baby carriages.
When we consider the chances for building a relationship with our kids we often hit the brick wall of not knowing who they are or how they think. Rabbi Greenwald explains how each of us have all the necessary tools to connect to our children, but are just unaware of them. Listen to several ways to create trust and open clear lines of communication.
Rabbi Leff opens by explaining how it behooves us to understand the world - and behave accordingly. He shows from Hashem Himself how to bridge the gap between our ideals and the reality of applying them to chinuch. Hear how hard it is to hold back from pushing them to live up to our expectations, and how hard it is to accept them for who they are. Also discussed is anticipating chinuch problems before they occur, and dealing with a child's spiritual falls.
At what age should we start educating our children in mitzvos? Rabbi Morgenstern offers his expertise on nurturing young children to be more sensitive to improper impressions and environments. Also hear advice on not pushing your children to a higher level before they're ready.
Instructing children in emunah, tzedakah and other major midos is primarily the parents responsibility. Hear the verbal and non-verbal signs that children most easily pick up on. Rabbi Morgenstern reviews a range of ideas dealing with this topic that can help keep us and those in our charge more on track.
As mothers, we nurture our children from birth and onwards with more than just a healthy, functioning body. We also bestow on them a healthy soul able to believe in Hashem, and to partake of His endless love. But won't it become increasingly more difficult to enrich this soul as it grows unto itself? Rebbetzin Nuestadt shows how to do it - without missing a beat.
Fortifying a solid relationship with all those you love is your best protection from the ups and downs of a basically unhappy world. Rabbi Orlowek helps us to evaluate our success at building those bridges in the following areas: loving yourself, raising stable happy children, building trust, making your marriage work, dealing with lying, and even how to respond when 'your Prince' or 'Princess Charming' turns back into a frog.
What strengths will your child have 20 years from now? Will he or she be able to say 'no' to the alluring attractions of the secular society - and proudly stay Jewish? How will he or she cope in a world riddled by mind-numbing violence, materialism, and rampant self-gratification? Rabbi Orlowek suggests realistic guidelines for them to function safely now and 20 years into the future.
Despite a mother's best efforts to cover up any unbecoming emotions in her actions that may confuse a child, children can still sense that somethings off. Rebbetzin Spetner explains practical ways to be more aware of your emotions, and how to bolster your external positive actions - even if you doubt they exist in you.