Positive Jewish Parenting 37 articles

Remember that you are a person - not a chauffeur, not a cook, not a housekeeper. And that means you need to take care of yourself. Five ideas to empower your...

Chaya Gorsetman, Ed.D. Early childhood lays an all-important foundation for a well-adjusted emotional life. Learn how to explore attitudes, language and conversation with children to enhance their social and emotional growth....

Judith Siegel, Ph.D. This workshop will explain the physical and emotional factors that cause us (and our children) to respond to situations in ways we later regret. The beliefs and emotional...

Rochelle Harary, M.S How do our children perceive themselves, and how does it relate to their self-worth? Discussions will include societal pressures as well as self-esteem and its effect on the...

Rochelle Harary, M.S What do you do when your child defies you? Understand the cause of this defiant behavior and the most effective way to intercede. An interactive discussion will ensue...

Judith Siegel, Ph.D. Our children learn more from what they observe than from what they are told. This workshop presents what children learn about caring, conflict resolution, trust, respect, and negotiation...

Norman Blumenthal, Ph.D. Many educators and parents are seeing children drifting from religious practice more out of indifference and ennui than anger or rebellion. In a time when so much is...

David Yammer, Ph.D Teaching coping strategies for life’s challenges and disappointments. Is there value in allowing children to be frustrated? Helping parents deal with those uncomfortable feelings. Positive Jewish Parenting Communal...

The Making of a Mensch: Instilling Positive Values in Our Children – Presented by Dr. Norman Blumenthal at the Positive Jewish Parenting and Marriage Educational Alliance, NY, NY on May 3,...

The Uniqueness of Each Child Within Family Dynamics – We know each of our children is special, but what do we do when the “specialness” conflicts with or outshines the siblings...