Parents and Children

Picture a wall filled with family photos, each capturing your happiest moments together. Research shows that a family photo wall not only brings joy but also strengthens bonds and fosters a deeper sense of connection and belonging. Here are five inspiring reasons to start your own family photo wall today.

Dr. Chaim Dayan shares a practical approach to helping children with ADHD stay regulated, engaged, and emotionally balanced during the summer break.

She thought she was making a sacrifice; her father thought he was making a bad mistake; but in the end...

The true story of a young man who grew old...

Saying Kaddish is more than tradition; it's a mitzvah that benefits a parent's soul and enables us to honor them even years after their passing

How Jewish law prioritizes a wife's home obligations and harmony while preserving the mitzvah of kibbud av va'eim

Practical Torah Guidance on elder care, the obligations of adult children, and when nursing homes are an appropriate consideration

Striking a fellow Jew violates Torah law, even if you were wronged. Striking one's parent is a capital offense

Sometimes, it's those who we feel closest to who are treated worst by us. Following the Torah's commandments enables us to balance love with respect

The Torah obligates children to honor and revere their parents, but as parents, what can we do to promote respectful relationships?

Navigating relationships with non-observant parents: obligations, boundaries, and respectful interactions in Jewish law

Children of any age may not refer to a parent using their first name, even if the parent says they don't mind. Why?

The mitzvah of honoring one's parents includes being available to take care of their needs. As parents grow older, what does this mean in practice?

Kibbud av va'eim is one of the Ten Commandments, but what happens if a parent asks a child for something that the Torah forbids?

The Torah's guidelines for the mitzvah of kibbud av va'eim ensure that children always show their parents respect even when they don't see eye-to-eye

Practical Torah guidance for everyday situations when interacting with parents

Kibbud av va'eim means respect and reverence for our parents — and that means not treating them as our friends, and certainly not as our servants