The Art of Parenting

Impart A Toolkit For Life
The tools your child needs to succeed include a great education, strong values, and an identity they are proud of. What role does each parent play in providing these? And how can you help your child discover the joy in Judaism and a proud sense of Jewish identity?

Reward and Discipline, Effectively
Your child is acting up. What do you do? Praise and reproach are the carrot and stick of child rearing, but how do you respond when your kid just shuts down? How can you ensure that your words and actions communicate the right message and achieve the desired results?

Cultivate Healthy Self-Esteem
Insecure children are bullied and bully others. How do you make sure that doesn’t happen to your child? And what can you do to help them uncover their unique qualities and develop a confident self-image?

Grant Freedom, Responsibly 
You know that to raise an independent child you cannot be overprotective. But how do you protect them from acting irresponsibly? At what point must you let go and trust them to make their own choices?

Be Firm, Or Forgiving? 
If you’re too forgiving, your child may lack direction. If you’re too strict, they may look elsewhere for support in their time of need. In this lesson, you’ll examine the pros and cons of a plethora of parenting models to find a balanced approach.

Parent, Or”Peer Ant”
Do you relate to your child as a friend, or as an influential personality whom they admire and respect? How do you instill a reverence for authority and at the same time reinforce their emotional security?