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Four Ways to Teach Your Children to Pray – Mrs. Adina Soclof
September 8, 2026 Four Ways to Teach Your Children to Pray – Mrs. Adina Soclof

Knowing how to pray is probably one of the most essential tools a Jew needs to live a meaningful life. It is through prayer that we connect with G-d. It […]

Five Ways to Help Your Kids Look Forward to the Jewish Holidays – Mrs. Adina Soclof
August 24, 2026 Five Ways to Help Your Kids Look Forward to the Jewish Holidays – Mrs. Adina Soclof

The Jewish holidays are right around the corner. Between cooking, cleaning, hosting, and building the sukkah, it’s easy to get swept up in the preparations—and forget that we want our […]

This Elul, Create a Family Mission Statement – Mrs. Adina Soclof
August 17, 2026 This Elul, Create a Family Mission Statement – Mrs. Adina Soclof

Use this time of reflection to think about the values you want to guide your home.

What One Couple Taught Me About Ahavat Chinam – Mrs. Adina Soclof
July 17, 2026 What One Couple Taught Me About Ahavat Chinam – Mrs. Adina Soclof

During the Three Weeks and the Nine Days, we spend time thinking about ahavat chinam—loving others without judgment. We often think about extending that love to friends, neighbors, and people in […]

The Parenting Mistake We Make Every Summer – Mrs. Adina Soclof
July 16, 2026 The Parenting Mistake We Make Every Summer – Mrs. Adina Soclof

Every June, many parents secretly believe that summer is finally going to be different. The kids will get along. We will finish all those projects we’ve been putting off. Family […]

How to Set Screen Time Limits for Kids Without Constant Arguing – Mrs. Adina Soclof
July 14, 2026 How to Set Screen Time Limits for Kids Without Constant Arguing – Mrs. Adina Soclof

One of the hardest parts of parenting today is setting healthy screen time limits for kids. Whether it is TV, video games, tablets, or computers, many children protest loudly when parents […]

Not Every Battle Needs to Be Fought: Stepping Out of Power Struggles with Children – Mrs. Adina Soclof
May 5, 2026 Not Every Battle Needs to Be Fought: Stepping Out of Power Struggles with Children – Mrs. Adina Soclof

Every family seems to have “that child.” The one who hears, “When the blocks are back in the bin, we’ll have snack,” and while the other children begin cleaning, he […]

More Ways to Help Our Kids Help Us – Adina Soclof
March 18, 2026 More Ways to Help Our Kids Help Us – Adina Soclof

Last week we spoke about ways to help our kids cooperate. Now, it is crunch time. Tensions are high, and it can be hard to keep our cool. Sometimes, it […]

Helping Your Kids Help You: Pesach Cooperation Reset – Adina Soclof
March 11, 2026 Helping Your Kids Help You: Pesach Cooperation Reset – Adina Soclof

 Helping Your Kids Help You: Pesach Cooperation Reset It is that time of year again! I know, it is hard to believe, but Pesach is right around the corner. We […]

Parenting Lessons for Shavuot – Mrs. Adina Soclof
June 4, 2024 Parenting Lessons for Shavuot – Mrs. Adina Soclof

As we move into the Shavuot, The Ten Commandments and Megillat Ruth take center stage.  There is much we can learn from them and glean about our parenting.  The top […]