Jewish parenting

Learn how the teachings of Pirkei Avot can help parents build trust, respond calmly to difficult behavior, and raise children who feel truly loved.

Israeli media personality Avi Mimran shares the unexpected advice he received from Rabbi David Abuhatzeira about helping his son earn spiritual merit, revealing a powerful message ahead of the elections

Discover how the Jewish laws of interest apply to loans between family members, children exchanging stickers or candy, and transactions involving public institutions

Discover 8 common parenting mistakes you may be making without realizing it, and learn how to better understand your child's emotions and needs.

Make school mornings less stressful with six simple evening habits, from preparing lunches and backpacks to helping kids take responsibility for their routines.

How can you raise children who pray because they want to, not just because you reminded them? A parenting expert explains how inner motivation develops.

For years, Leah tried to hide her daughter’s epilepsy. Now she shares why she stopped, what she wishes teachers understood, and what other parents should know.

Your child says they’re bored, but you may not need to fix it. Psychologists explain how unstructured time can support creativity, independence, and emotional development.

Before you pick up that sock or clear your child’s plate, consider what they could learn by doing it themselves. Here’s why household chores matter.

Michal Tehila thought being a strong mother meant holding back her tears. One difficult night with her son Moshe taught her that strength can look very different.

Grades and achievements matter, but sometimes the most important part of teaching is something much harder to measure.

A childhood wish that seemed small left an impression that lasted a lifetime. This moving story reveals how deeply children can experience the simplest gestures.

Prayer shouldn’t become a daily power struggle. Learn how to set expectations while helping your child develop a meaningful relationship with prayer.

A stressful moment with a lost child becomes a powerful lesson about parenting, humility, joy, and the deeper message of Parashat Ki Tavo.

A father gives up something he desperately wants rather than tell a lie. Years later, he discovers that his son never forgot that moment.

When a classmate took away Uri’s crutches and mocked his disability, Uri refused to forgive him. His simple reason revealed something everyone needed to understand.

What does a child remember for life? This remarkable story of Rabbi Shimon Shkop reveals the lasting power of making someone feel truly loved and cared for.

The food isn’t finished, the floor is dirty again, and you’ve already lost your patience. Here’s why a peaceful Shabbat matters more than a perfect one.

A meaningful story can quickly lose a child’s attention when it is simply read from a book. Learn how eye contact, pacing, and natural storytelling can bring it to life.

Rewards can motivate children, but do they teach lasting values? Parashat Re’eh offers an important lesson for parents.