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.
Does your teenager ever appear at the edge of rebelling if you would make the wrong move? If so, what chance do you have to effectively discipline them if you're always worried about snapping the cord? Rabbi Greenwald spells out the golden rule for establishing structure in the home. He also troubleshoots conflict areas like helping out at home and staying out late at night. A must listen.
All teenagers hit rough spots - but sometimes a difficulty can snowball into a monstrous state of confusion, rejection and rebellion. What four risk factors push an adolescent over the edge? Rabbi Greenwald explains how to look at a child's history and current behavior in order to prevent these heartbreaking scenarios. Hear also the telltale signs that show when a teen is struggling, and tips to compensate once it has begun.
A punishment is usually considered the fair retribution for a wrong doing. However, God's response of natural consequences and justice includes more - a fitting message that corrects the totality of the individual - including why their deed prevents them from reaching their full potential. From this model, hear how to be 'just' to your children without sacrificing your deeper feelings of love for them, or your belief in their will to become all they can.
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.