Lauren Roth, MSW, LSW, is a graduate of Princeton University, and an inspirational speaker across North America and on the high seas. Mrs. Roth and her husband, Rabbi Dr. Daniel Roth, are the parents of six children.
by Lauren Roth
I recently met people who are just as good at my special talent as I am!
Help! I wanted to buy a pacifier. What is happening to me?
How can someone change a habit or their thought process?
What should I do about my little sister who likes to wear men’s clothing?
I hate one of my teachers. What should I do?
The key to your healing is: “I am a worthy creation simply because God created me.”
The best way to fight meanness and evil.
My grandfather used to be so strong and vigorous, but now he’s slowing down and I’m scared.
Help! There's just too much to do in a day!
I hate the tension and conflict that exists between these two groups in my school.
My mother doesn’t accept me for who I am.
I have a good life, but I’m afraid something bad is going to happen.
We don’t have as much money as the neighbors and it’s embarrassing.
All the popular kids are one way and I’m another. Should I change myself to be like them?
My mother just had a baby, and we found out he has Down’s Syndrome. I keep crying and crying.
I’m going to college and I don’t know anyone there. How will I find my place?
I want to go to sleep-away camp, but I know I’ll be homesick!
I’m so stressed and afraid I’m going to get bad grades!
I don’t trust people. I think everyone hates me. Can you help me?
With a few precious minutes, you can change a kid’s life.
Is there something wrong with dating before being ready to marry?
Maybe God’s plan would have been different if I had acted differently?
My sister has delusional disorder. What can I do?
I’m really attracted to a boy in my class, but he’s not Jewish.
How can I keep myself from assimilating?
Help! My family is moving and I don’t want to.
Kids in my class are acting racist and I feel powerless.
Practical advice for parents and teenagers to feel respected by each other.
My teenaged son says I talk too much. How do I know if he’s right?
A kid in my class is being mean to me. What should I do?
Help! Something's really bothering me but I just can't get myself to talk!
How can I always be true to who I am no matter who is around me?
I don’t feel a spiritual connection with God or the Jewish community. How do I start feeling that I belong?
I’m the only observant Jew in my community, my family, and my school, and I feel so alone.
Forgiving someone means you’re not going to allow your anger against them to hurt you anymore.
I’m starting a new school and I’m freaking out!
People always stare at me because I’m beautiful and I hate it.
My scary question: Am I damaged beyond repair?
My friend has changed drastically and I don’t know how to handle it.
How to cope with loneliness.
Many people these days are suffering from “I-deserve-it-It’s-coming-to-me”-itis.
I’m not really good at anything and I don’t think there’s anything to do about it.
Your mother is emotionally abusing you. Get out, to a healthy, safe place where you can love and be loved.
When I’m stressed, I peel off skin. Is it bad that I do this to myself?
An email exchange with a struggling teen.
How to deal with sadness.
Advice to a teen whose parents just got divorced.
What should I do? And why are kids so mean?
I’m 13 and hate the way I look.
Help! My family makes me explode with anger.
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