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26 Sep, 2023

5 Creative Ways to Make Sukkot Memorable for Kids

This episode of the Jews Next Dor podcast features Sari Kopitnikoff, a bestselling Jewish author and creator of educational games and programs, as the guest. Sari shares many creative ideas for bringing meaning, intention, and playfulness (MIP) to celebrating Sukkot with children of all ages. She discusses practical ways to build excitement for younger kids through storytelling and activities that make time in the sukkah feel cozy. For older children, Sari suggests engaging them through discussion and games that connect the traditions and history of Sukkot to their experiences. Throughout the interview, she provides numerous suggestions for infusing davening, sukkah decorating, and other traditions with fun elements like escape room games, word puzzles, and more. Listeners will come away with a wealth of new ideas to create unforgettable Sukkot memories and traditions for their families through intentional yet playful approaches. 0:00 Parenting strategies for success with a focus on Sukkot. 2:56 Leaving materialism behind during Sukkot celebrations. 8:36 Sukkot celebration and meaningful experiences for children. 14:34 Sukkot holiday activities and games for children. 19:52 Judaism, inclusivity, and the High Holidays. 22:12 Spiritual growth and connection during Sukkot. 27:28 Using games and activities to engage children in Yom Kippur. 32:06 Parenting and creating memories with intention.

20 Sep, 2023

Practical Advice on How to Prepare Children for Yamim Noraim - Mrs. Sharon Richter

How to prepare our home for Yamim Noraim? How to help children understand and relate to Yamim Noraim? How to get ready for Yom Tov? Welcome to another episode of The Jews Next Dor! We are having an amazing conversation with Mrs. Sharon Richter, or as some know her, Morah Sarah. Mrs. Richter has been the Lower School Associate Principal of Judaic Studies at Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy (SAR) since 2005. She began her career at SAR in 1986 as a Judaic studies teacher after receiving a bachelor’s degree in Judaic studies from Stern College for Women at Yeshiva University. She is known for her Parashat haShavua series and her inspirational “Spiritual Sparks” workshops. 0:00 - How to help children grow during High Holidays? 02:59 - Setting the home tone for the Yamim Noraim 06:46 - Using Yamim Noraim to maximize the best in ourselves and our children 08:25 - How to make Yom Tov davening easier for children? 11:40 - How to help parents get ready for Yom Tov?

18 Sep, 2023

How to Prepare Children for Teshuva - Rabbi Judah Mischel

How to explain Teshuva to your children? How to prepare yourself and your family for Teshuva? What strategies to use to create Teshuva consciousness? Welcome back to another episode of The Jews Next Dor! We are glad to have the amazing Rav Judah Mischel as our guest today! Rav Judah Mischel is the Executive Director of Camp HASC, the Hebrew Academy for Special Children. He is also the founder of Tzama Nafshi, and the author of the amazing sefer Baderech: Along the Path of Teshuva. We are talking about parenting, preparing yourself and your children for Teshuva, using stories and experiential educational activities to engage children in Teshuva, and the importance of being authentic and real in everything you do. Tune in to hear more! 01:40 - Who is Rabbi Judah Mischel? 02:58 - Thoughts about parenting and giving advice to others 07:13 - Live what you preach to your children 11:24 - Preparing for Teshuva as an adult 21:47 - How does the Mischel family prepare for Teshuva? 27:02 - Everybody needs some polishing 33:27 - Thinking about the needs of others 36:20 - Using stories to engage children 40:44 - Scavenger hunt and kids creating their own Simanim 43:35 - What does it mean to be holy? 47:18 - How to create Teshuva consciousness? 52:37 - Leaving home and going to Uman for Rosh Hashanah Special thanks to Mosaica Press for sponsoring this episode.

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24 Aug, 2023

Inspiring Purposeful Parenting: Wisdom from Slovie Jungreis-Wolff – Book Release Episode

In this podcast episode featuring Slovie Jungreis-Wolff, the importance of social bias, alignment in parent-child relationships, and the challenges of modern parenting are explored. Slovie discusses her new book's themes of purposeful parenting, gratitude, and unity. She highlights the significance of trust, genuine connections, and technology's role in child development. The episode touches on the missing aspects in today's parenting, the roles of fathers and mothers in Yiddishkeit, and techniques for nurturing leadership skills. The takeaway emphasizes creating compassionate, purpose-driven homes that nurture each child's potential and inspire the future generation through patient and dedicated parenting. [0:00] Unmasking the Significance of Social Bias [1:32] Igniting Creativity: The Spark Behind This Book [7:28] Behind the Scenes: Tackling the Toughest Chapter [13:37] Unveiling the Vacation Paradox: Where's the Fun? [16:26] Bridging the Gap: What's Missing in Today's World [22:00] Unlocking Happy Homes: The Ultimate Keychain [28:28] Loyalty: The Unseen Glue Binding Relationships [31:06] Peek into the Future: Decoding Your Children's Actions [34:41] Parental Roles Deconstructed: Father vs. Mother [39:52] Forging Future Leaders: Nurturing Your Children's Leadership Skills Special thanks to Mosaica Press for sponsoring this episode. You can purchase this book, and check out the other amazing books by Mosaica Press at https://mosaicapress.com/product/the-soul-of-parenting

From Tears to Reflection: Helping Children Navigate Loss on Tisha B’Av – Rabbi Larry Rothwachs & Sally Shatzkes

Episode 2

20 Jul, 2023

From Tears to Reflection: Helping Children Navigate Loss on Tisha B’Av – Rabbi Larry Rothwachs & Sally Shatzkes

How can parents help children to appreciate and really tap into the 3 weeks, the 9 days, and ultimately, Tisha B’av? How can parents model mourning when it is difficult for themselves to tap into the mourning?How can parents engage in discussions with their children about loss and create meaningful moments of reflection? Rabbi Larry Rothwachs and Sally Shatzkes answer these questions and much more in this week's episode of the Jews Next Dor, in a special 9 days edition episode. In this podcast, the focus is on guiding children in understanding and processing the loss and mourning of Tisha B'Av. Sally Shatzkes, a playwright and drama therapist at Yeshiva of Flatbush, and Performing Arts Department Head of Camp Morasha, shares her approach to crafting annual plays for Tisha B'Av at the camp. The plays serve as a means for campers to contemplate loss and their roots, moving beyond mere tears. Rabbi Rothwachs explains how these plays build connections between the present and the past, enabling campers to connect with the significance of the Temple's destruction. The conversation delves into how parents can engage in discussions with their children about loss and Jewish history, fostering creative outlets for expression. Rather than having children mourn continuously for 24 hours, the focus is on creating meaningful moments of reflection. It is stressed that children are capable of handling conversations about loss, but parents must first delve into their own feelings of loss to effectively guide their children. Overall, the podcast advocates for using the 9 Days as a time of introspection and spiritual growth, encouraging adults to seize the opportunity to support children in understanding and processing grief while connecting to their heritage. A special thank you to Camp Morasha for sponsoring this episode, and their continuous support of Jewish Education, a central part of their mission. Episode Time Stamps: 0:00 - Tisha B'Av should not be about sad things like the Holocaust or motorcycle accidents 3:08 - Captivating Content: Creating Relevance for Every Audience 9:52 - The Enchanting Evolution: A New Play Every Year! 12:30 - Mirror Magic: What Lies Beyond the Reflection? 18:28- Education Redefined: Sally's Secrets to Engaging Parental Benefits 21:36 - Time Travelers Unite: Embracing History without Losing Touch 28:13 - The Ultimate Answer Revealed! Unlocking Life's Hidden Secrets 31:11- Little Minds, Big Conversations: Navigating Loss with Kids 37:58 - Child's Play: How Kids Triumph over Loss 41:17 - Bereavement Reimagined: Three Weeks of Empowerment 46:05 - Portal to the Past: Bringing History Alive in the Present 49:11 - Beyond Ordinary: Where Past, Present, and Future Collide

Our Child’s Relationship with Hashem with Charlie Harary

Episode 3

14 Jul, 2023

Our Child’s Relationship with Hashem with Charlie Harary

How do we inspiring our children to develop a relationship with Hashem? How do we fight apathy In children? How to help children connect In Tefillah? Welcome to another episode of The Jews Next Dor! Today we have a great opportunity to talk to another amazing guest - Charlie Harary.   Charlie Harary is an inspiring and very influential speaker who speaks for schools, universities, and institutions on a variety of topics and to audiences of various sizes and affiliations. He has created dozens of videos that have received worldwide attention reaching hundreds of thousands of people in over 15 countries.   Mr. Harary is also the CEO of H3 Capital LLC, a private equity company based in New York. He is an Associate Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship at the Syms School of Business at Yeshiva University. He is also a Senior Lecturer for the Orthodox Union, Aish Hatorah and NCSY.   Additionally, he is an active community leader. He is the founder and president of Milvado Inc., an organization that develops innovative methods to teach spirituality in relevant and modern ways. He is a member of the Executive Board of the OU as well as the Founding Chairman of its Young Leadership Cabinet. He is also a member of the Conference of Young Jewish Presidents.   Time Stamps: [00:00] How did Charlie got involved with Jewish education? [04:49] The confidence comes from HaShem [09:11] Being present as a father [13:27] Taking care of your family first [18:30] The absence from the house because of work [22:16] How does having a father in the spotlight affect children? [25:34] Children and their relationship with HaShem [30:37] Parents’ expectations and the importance of self-awareness [34:25] Everybody has their own path and timing [37:36] If love is conditioned, it’s not real love [39:38] Feeling lucky for getting a Jewish education [45:05] Biggest parenting regrets [47:35] How to fight apathy in kids? [53:15] How to help children connect to Tefillah?     This episode is sponsored by Jump Into Shape For most of us, work and family demands take priority over our own health. Building a fitness habit takes effort and commitment. At times we all need some good old-fashioned competition and nudging to get going. That’s where Jump Into Shape comes in. Jump Into Shape is an online fitness program with your needs in mind.  With close to 30 classes each week and over 1,400 videos on demand, varying in length from 12 minutes to 30, members can get the workout they need from wherever they are. Jump Into Shape maintains a modest environment and offer numerous women’s only classes. Classes include weighted jump rope, bodyweight, abs, stretch, pilates kickboxing, weights and much more. Plus, Jump Into Shape holds all their members accountable to their fitness goals with a personal touch. There are frequent contests, daily stats, and weekly leaderboards that create a community of healthy competitive and fun. And, the best part - Jump Into Shape offers a FREE 30 days, including the use of 2 weighted jump ropes that retail for $129 and an exercise mat. The FREE 30 days includes unlimited access to live and on-demand classes. Don’t wait: Sign up today at www.jumpintoshape.fun/freemonth

How To Discipline Your Children Without Yelling – Mrs. Sarah Chana Radcliffe

Episode 4

9 Jul, 2023

How To Discipline Your Children Without Yelling – Mrs. Sarah Chana Radcliffe

How to stay calm and control your feelings as a parent? How to teach your children to control their feelings? What are the techniques to rewire children’s brains for desirable behavior? Welcome to another episode of The Jews Next Dor! We are so pleased to have Mrs. Sarah Chana Radcliffe as our guest today. She is a registered member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario, practicing marriage, parenting, and individual counseling for over 40 years. Mrs. Radcliffe is the author of “No More Ticks”, “Raise Your Kids Without Raising Your Voice”, “Better Behavior Now”, “The Fear Fix”, “Harmony at Home”, and 6 other books on family life and emotional well-being. She is also a weekly columnist and international lecturer, presenting keynotes and workshops on family life and personal stress management. She is the creator of “Daily Parenting Posts” email lists and offers parenting education on her Instagram and Facebook pages. [00:00] How did Sarah got involved with parenting? [01:47] How to provide your kids with the best start in life? [03:41] Managing anger is key to preventing harm [07:26] How to teach kids to control their feelings? [11:13] Express what you want from a child in a calm, short, and specific way [15:20] Two times rule and presenting consequences [17:57] Techniques to wire the child’s brain to cooperation [21:10] Learning positive behavior with rapid wiring of the brain [26:04] How to get a child out of fight-or-flight mode? [27:57] Marriage is a parenting tool [30:33] What should parents do when they are angry? [33:20] Bach flower remedies [38:19] Low self-esteem in children and energy-based techniques [44:00] What to do when a child shuts down? [45:48] Anxiety in children This episode has been sponsored by jKaraoke, a great way to have good kosher family fun singing all of your favorite Jewish songs with karaoke. You can subscribe monthly from just $4.99 or yearly from $49.99, and in honour of their US launch, jKaraoke are now offering their best deal yet! Grab a yearly subscription plus a Karaoke Kit for just $99.99 plus use coupon JewsNextDor for an additional 10% off!! Check out jKaraoke.com today and let the fun begin!

Raising Strong and Resilient Children – Rabbi Shimon Russell

Episode 5

29 Jun, 2023

Raising Strong and Resilient Children – Rabbi Shimon Russell

What does one do if their child is going off the derech? Why is a good attachment with children so important? How to raise strong and resilient children in this day and age? What are the pillars of the core sense of self? Our guest today is Rabbi Shimon Russell, a psychotherapist and a world authority on the challenges of “At-Risk” teens and young adults. His expertise is in the areas of marriage, parenting, education, adolescents, and treatment of unresolved early childhood trauma. He is the author of an amazing book “Raising a Loving Family”, a practical down-to-earth guidance created to help parents navigate the challenges of raising children in today’s turbulent world, which won gold for this year's Benjamin Franklin Award in Psychology. [00:00] What inspired Rabbi Russell to get into the parenting area [06:45] Tough parenting of the post-holocaust era and its consequences [13:24] Equalization of status between children and adults [15:53] Technology made children independent too early [18:28] Adults should create a reality where children feel safe and secure [20:33] Seeing and recognizing the uniqueness of the child [27:05] Soothing and focusing on good attachment [34:42] The role of a parent is to provide resilience [38:25] Setting limits – structure, rules, and discipline [44:24] Two pillars of a core sense of self [52:23] Parents and teachers must be good examples [55:08] Why do kids sometimes go off? [58:38] Parents must overcome their own egos and fight for their child [1:05:25] We have to go back to grassroots *** This episode has been sponsored by jKaraoke, a great way to have good kosher family fun singing all of your favorite Jewish songs with karaoke. You can subscribe monthly from just $4.99 or yearly from $49.99, and in honour of their US launch, jKaraoke are now offering their best deal yet! Grab a yearly subscription plus a Karaoke Kit for just $99.99 plus use coupon JewsNextDor for an additional 10% off!! Check out jKaraoke.com today and let the fun begin!

Boundaries and independence: Life Lessons For Kids In Summer Camp | Rabbi Natan Farber

Episode 6

23 Jun, 2023

Boundaries and independence: Life Lessons For Kids In Summer Camp | Rabbi Natan Farber

How does a parent know when their child is ready for sleepaway camp? How can parent’s teach their children the importance of boundaries in a camp? What are the life lessons a child can learn at summer camp?  Welcome to another episode of The Jews Next Dor! This one of our special episodes where we have an opportunity to talk about pre camp, wherein parents can learn how to best prepare their children for a summer camp.  We sat down with the incredibly talented and creative Rabbi Natan Farber, the director of Camp Dina and the Director of Student Activities at DRS High School for Boys.  00:00- 03:15 How does a parent know when their child is ready for sleepaway camp?  3:15-07:28 The lessons that these kids learn in sleepaway camp.  (10:58) The importance of boundaries in camp.  (16:56) The importance of hiring people who are caring and loving in the appropriate way.  (19:39) What do you recommend in terms of shabbos food? Do you allow packages?  (22:22) Do you have phone calls and camp like friday phone calls?  (28:45) How to deal with children who are homesick.  32:15) What are some of the most common reasons kids are unhappy?  (35:05) The importance of focusing on the personality of the student.  (38:34) The more confident you are in yourself, the easier it is to shut down bullies.  (43:33) What are the life lessons learned at summer camp?  (46:55) How does a parent prepare their child for taking medication?  (50:29) The difference between helicoptering or bulldozing to remove an obstacle.  ****  This episode has been sponsored by jKaraoke, a great way to have good kosher family fun singing all of your favorite Jewish songs with karaoke. You can subscribe monthly from just $4.99 or yearly from $49.99, and in honour of their US launch, jKaraoke are now offering their best deal yet! Grab a yearly subscription plus a Karaoke Kit for just $99.99 plus use coupon JewsNextDor for an additional 10% off!! Check out jKaraoke.com today and let the fun begin!

Your Children are Not Disrespectful – Rav Gav Friedman

Episode 7

19 Jun, 2023

Your Children are Not Disrespectful – Rav Gav Friedman

What are our primary parenting goals? How to understand children better? How much do we influence children’s behavior? Welcome to another episode of The Jews Next Dor! We are so excited to talk to Rabbi Gavriel Friedman, an amazing teacher and motivational speaker who has spent the last decade studying and teaching in various Yeshivot throughout Jerusalem. He is currently teaching at Aish HaTorah Jerusalem, where his lectures highlight the entire gamut of Aish programs, including the Discovery Seminar, Jerusalem Fellowships, Executive Learning Center, etc. We are talking about teaching and parenting goals, having empathy and understanding children, and fixing your own problems before you fix others. 01:02 One thing to change in the Jewish education system 03:32 Four things to check when a child misbehaves 05:03 What is our goal as a parent or a teacher? 11:50 Fix yourself before you fix others 13:15 Put yourself in other people’s shoes 18:23 How to practically work on being a better teacher or a parent? 20:55 Preparation is everything 21:48 Relax and allow children to have struggles 23:14 Parents that want to live through their children *** This episode has been sponsored by jKaraoke, a great way to have good kosher family fun singing all of your favorite Jewish songs with karaoke. You can subscribe monthly from just $4.99 or yearly from $49.99, and in honour of their US launch, jKaraoke are now offering their best deal yet! Grab a yearly subscription plus a Karaoke Kit for just $99.99 plus use coupon JewsNextDor for an additional 10% off!! Check out jKaraoke.com today and let the fun begin!

Bringing children to their full potential – Rav Ahron Lopiansky

Episode 8

13 Jun, 2023

Bringing children to their full potential – Rav Ahron Lopiansky

How does a parent bring out a child's inner convictions? What is the most important goal of a parent? How to be a good parent and a good role model to your child? How to help your child develop a relationship with Hashem? Welcome to another episode of The Jews Next Dor! We have the real pleasure to talk to Rav Ahron Lopiansky about bringing our children to their full potential and the best parenting practices to achieve that goal. Harav Ahron Lopiansky is Rosh Yeshiva of the Yeshiva Gedola of Greater Washington. In addition to giving daily shiurim at the Yeshiva, Rav Lopiansky is sought after as an international lecturer and an accomplished author. His knowledge of the widest array of topics in both Limudei Kodesh and Limudei Chol makes his shiurim all the more inspiring and fascinating. Rav Lopiansky has written a number of seforim in both Hebrew and English as well as a Siddur mefurash. 00:00 Growing up and having a great parenting example 05:04 Letting children find their own way 08:06 The goal of a parent is to bring a child’s potential into reality 15:58 How to help a child willingly accept laws and restrictions 19:50 How to help a child develop a relationship with Hashem 21:35 How to help a child commit to Torah 28:00 Which battles are worth fighting? 32:16 Disciplining a child while maintaining a positive relationship 33:54 Teaching Torah to kids of different ages 36:48 What to consider when choosing a school for your child? 40:01 How to prevent raising spoiled and entitled children? 44:46 How to develop patience as a parent? 47:26 The most important parenting goal 48:52 How to combat apathy? 55:12 The final message *** This episode has been sponsored by jKaraoke, a great way to have good kosher family fun singing all of your favorite Jewish songs with karaoke. You can subscribe monthly from just $4.99 or yearly from $49.99, and in honour of their US launch, jKaraoke are now offering their best deal yet! Grab a yearly subscription plus a Karaoke Kit for just $99.99 plus use coupon JewsNextDor for an additional 10% off!! Check out jKaraoke.com today and let the fun begin!

Rav Yaakov Neuburger: Balanced and Thoughtful Parenting

Episode 9

5 Jul, 2023

Rav Yaakov Neuburger: Balanced and Thoughtful Parenting

"When a child is challenging, it's important to realize that he/she doesn't want to be that way. When a parent/teacher realizes that fact, they will better appreciate that they are working toward the same goal as the child is" Rav Yaakov Neuburger is a Rosh Yeshiva at YU, as well as the Rav of of Congregation Beth Abraham in Bergenfield, N.J. offers incredible insights like these throughout this exceptional episode. Rav Neuburger is widely regarded as an authority on issues related to marital relationships and the purity of the Jewish home. He offers his services to help young men train for married life and prepare to build a proper Jewish home built on Jewish law and spirit. This episode was my most listened to episode from my other podcast, JEDucation, because so many people value Rav Neuburgers incredible advice, and want to hear any words he has. In this episode we discuss: Who Rav Neuburger's role models were Non-negotiable love When to encourage children to learn The importance of not pushing minyan How to raise children who are less entitled An important approach towards Shalom Bayis How to make Tefillah more accessible And so much more. Enjoy!

Special Guest #1 – Blimie Heller

Episode 10

9 Mar, 2023

Special Guest #1 – Blimie Heller

What is unconditional parenting? Why are self-reflection and self-regulation so important? How to build a relationship with your child with respect and trust? Welcome to our first special guest episode. Every once in a while, we will be featuring a special guest, in which we spoke about parenting in a more general way, in a way that is not explicitly part of our parent’s hierarchy of needs, and is more broad in nature, hitting on more topics. For this first special guest episode, we have the opportunity to learn from one of my favorite parenting experts, Blimie Heller, famously known for creating amazing content on her Unconditional parenting Instagram page. Blimie is a mom and a parenting coach, passionate about helping parents build better relationships with their children based on respect and trust. Blimie's topic of expertise is perfectly aligned with our first topic of creating a relationship with one’s child. Blimie explains her parenting journey the psychology behind unconditional parenting, and why trust and respect is is the utmost importance to her, practical advice on understanding a child's behavior, and how we can change our reactions in the moment, and so much more. [00:00] Introduction [01:00] Blimie Heller and her goals as a parenting coach [05:02] The importance of respect and trust [07:30] Children communicate through their behavior [10:12] Unconditional parenting and its practical implementation [15:08] Self-reflection and self-regulation [22:22] The influence of our own childhood experience [28:32] Building your child’s self-confidence [33:13] The impact of technology [36:30] Building a relationship with God [38:30] Practical tips for disciplining children [50:03] Favorite post [51:30] Book recommendation   *** This episode has been sponsored by jKaraoke, a great way to have good kosher family fun singing all of your favorite Jewish songs with karaoke. You can subscribe monthly from just $4.99 or yearly from $49.99, and in honour of their US launch, jKaraoke are now offering their best deal yet! Grab a yearly subscription plus a Karaoke Kit for just $99.99 plus use coupon JewsNextDor for an additional 10% off!! Check out jKaraoke.com today and let the fun begin!”

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In this first category, we dive into the 3 core things necessary for parents to establish a strong foundation: 1) Building a Relationship with a Child 2) Child Safety 3) Shalom Bayis

Laying Strong Foundations

Laying Strong Foundations

At the core of the foundation of parenting is the relationship a parent has with their child. A parent's effectiveness in raising their child is dependent on the level of their relationship, making it the first of our topics. Being a parent is one of the most rewarding jobs in the world but it takes time and patience to build your relationship with your child, here are our tips to help.

Building a Relationship with your child

Building a Relationship with your child

When it comes to the parent's role, building a relationship and child safety go hand-and-hand as the paramount job of the parent. Child safety includes making sure our children are emotionally and physically safe, whether it be from bullies, technology, substances, or sexual or domestic abuse. Learn from the leading experts in each of these fields how to best ensure the safety of your child.

Child Safety

Child Safety

One's marriage is going to be everything when it comes to raising children. A home is the two people building that home, everything stems from shalom bayis.

Shalom Bayis

Shalom Bayis

When it comes to the health of our children, before we speak about healthy food choices, our children need healthy emotional makeup, which requires the right parenting style, self-esteem, and overall emotional health.

Building Healthy Children

Building Healthy Children

When it comes to building a healthy child, the style of parenting we use has great impact. Listen here to learn more about the different styles, and how to implement the right one in your parenting.

Parenting Styles

Parenting Styles

In order to build healthy children, we must help our children to be able to navigate the ups and downs of life. As parents, we must role model mental strength, show children how to face fears, teach them emotional regulation skills, and much more. Learn how to do this and much more here.

Emotional Health

Emotional Health

After developing our child's emotional health, we then turn to our child's healthy eating habits, promoting independence, routines in home life, and social skills.

Healthy Routines

Healthy Routines

How do we help our children become independent in their early years? What is fair to expect of our children within bedtime, household chores, free play, and bedtime routines? How does independence change as children grow older and enter new ages and stages?

Promoting Independence

Promoting Independence

What role does a parent play in giving over the child morals and values as opposed to one’s teachers? Why is it the parents role? How can parents raise children to be honest? to be respectful? and much more. What does a parent do when a child doesn't have good morals and values, and is chutzpadik? Learn all of this, and much more in this series. 

Morals and Values

Morals and Values

How do we ensure that our children will continue on with our traditions? By making sure we set our children up for generational continuity, and raising them in the right community, the final step of our hierarchy.

Strengthening Generational Continuity

Strengthening Generational Continuity

It's great when our kids listen to us when we ask them to do something. But it's even better when they do what we value even when we don't ask. What is the secret to raising autonomous Jewish children?

Raising Autonomous Frum Children

Raising Autonomous Frum Children

We leave in mutli-faceted communities. How do we balance where we want to live with the various - and at times, conflicting - aspects of the community?

Community

Community

Each month, we have a special guest to talk about their parenting experiences, whether as influencers, as authors, etc.

Special Guest Episodes

Special Guest Episodes

The Jewish Holidays/Chagim are a major part of our religion, and here at GenAleph, we prepare you to give your child the best experience, from A-Z.

Chagim/Holidays

Chagim/Holidays

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Engaging with Elul As a Family

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Engaging with Elul As a Family

In this course, Mrs. Adina Soclof takes us through everything we need to engage Elul as a family, to ensure we and our children have the most inspiring and engaging Elul experience. You will be able to access the slides and workbook to go along with the video.

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Bullying Course: Strategies for the School Year & More: Raising Strong, Sensitive, Socially Responsible Children

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Bullying Course: Strategies for the School Year & More: Raising Strong, Sensitive, Socially Responsible Children

In this course, Dr. Rona Novick, Dean of Azrieli Graduate School, and Clinical Psychologist, takes us through strategies to raise our children to be strong, sensitive, and socially responsible, with a special focus on bullying, Dr. Novick's area of specialty.

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Building a Relationship with One’s Child

$25

Building a Relationship with One’s Child

In this first course, we will be taking a deep dive into building a relationship with one's child. Enjoy! By: Rabbi Phil Karesh - Executive Director, Community Projects & Partnerships Rabbi Yair Menchel - Program Manager, Community Projects & Partnerships, Jews Next Dor Podcast Host

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