Parsha Parenting

This week's parsha is Parshas Vayikra, the title of which comes from the word "to call". While the parenting tips and tools that we've been learning here from Eydl Reznik's wonderful installments often come from many aspects of the Parsha, I thought it was interesting to note that this week's lesson is referred to in…

This week in Parshas Vayakhel, we learn one very important lesson as parents: make an effort to eat meals together as often as possible. Yes, children grow and often have their own schedules that don't work with the rest of the family, and this can indeed be a challenge, but do make every effort to…

The lessons we learn from this week's Parsha, Parsha Ki Sisi, are the kind of lessons that we, as women and mothers can use not to say "ha, told you so", to the men in our lives, but rather to quietly absorb and use to boost our confidence in everything we do. Women have unique…

After last week's very poignant parenting post by Eydl Reznik regarding ADHD mis-diagnosis (if you missed it you really should take a moment to read it) we're back with Parsha Parenting. I think you'll find this installment really interesting— from learning the specific reasons why the Jewish people have preserved the Torah for so many…

In this week's installment of Parsha Parenting, Eydl Reznik talks about rules and their importance. When one understands the importance of rules and the necessity in helping our children learn to follow rules, we'll never be tempted to bark another rule—we'll explain the rules with patience and love, which will result in turn, in children…

I can't believe that it was just last week that I introduced our new weekly parenting mini-series called Parsha Parenting! I guess time really can stand still when one is totally absorbed with the task of bringing Chanukah crafts to the world. But enough about me, let's talk about something important, like parenting! The weekly…