Relationships

by Rebbetzin Chana Heller

Most of us hit our children when we are angry or frustrated. We are not educating. We are venting.

Demonstrating love doesn't always come naturally. Parents need to know how to cuddle, kiss and hug their children.

by Emuna Braverman

Eating together as a family, even just once a week, yields tremendous benefits.

by Ephraim Milch

When our daughter was born, the feelings of joy were suddenly interrupted with the doctor's statement that she had Down's syndrome and possibly a severe congenital heart defect.

by Jan Weber

In the quieter moments, the questions the children ask and the statements they make are well worth hearing.

by Rabbi Dovid Hochberg

A different kind of school. A different kind of graduation.

by Bassi Gruen

Suddenly, my son and I were once again embroiled in a power struggle.

by Shoshana Horowitz

Being a parent of a preemie entails many challenges. The first one is hope.

by Emuna Braverman

Face it: Your child is not perfect. So try to appreciate their challenges and enjoy their strengths.

by Rabbi Yonason Goldson

My first Sabbath taught me an important lesson about training the palate to enjoy the sweet flavor of success.

by Emuna Braverman

Children are as varied as we are. Appreciating their ness will add immeasurably to your pleasure -- and sanity.

by Rebbetzin Chana Heller

In trying to instill discipline, positive encouragement will get you a lot farther.

by Rabbi Dr. Jerry Lob

Our children are looking to us for calm and compassion, faith and hope.

by Emuna Braverman

Mature, childish. Detached, clingy. Selfish, caring. Respect us, scorn us. Stop the insanity! Some practical tips on raising teenagers.

by Rebbetzin Chana Heller

Too much permissiveness is a sure-fire way to raise spoiled, unruly children. But how to enforce the rules and still communicate unending love?

by Sarah Chana Radcliffe, M.Ed., C.Psych.Assoc.

Combating jealousy begins with the realization that God gives everyone just what exactly what he needs.

by Sarah Chana Radcliffe, M.Ed., C.Psych.Assoc.

Tools for inspiring our kids to stretch beyond their comfort zones and become givers.

by Rebbetzin Chana Heller

How to take your children's emotional reality seriously.

by Rebbetzin Chana Heller

There is a big difference between lashing out with insensitive criticism and admonishing with respect and love.

by Sarah Shapiro

Raising happy children sometimes depends only on a kind word and a moment's extra attention.

by Rabbi Yonason Goldson

What lessons are your kids picking up by watching your day-to-day behavior?

by Rebbetzin Chana Heller

Our child's self concept is being built every day. Who's the primary person doing the imprinting?

by Rebbetzin Chana Heller

Parents are like a mirror, reflecting back their children's self-image. What your children see is what you'll get.

by Rebbetzin Chana Heller

Failing a test, being unpopular, coping with divorce and worse. Children face many difficulties. What can we do to strengthen our children for life's challenges?

by Sarah Chana Radcliffe, M.Ed., C.Psych.Assoc.

A primer on how to raise our children to look at the positive and speak well about others.

by Yair Kobernick

Let Shrilly the Shofar take you and your family on a guided tour of the High Holidays, uncovering the deeper meanings of the most awesome days in the Jewish year!

by Emuna Braverman

Forget the Brady Bunch. Here are six tools for coping with some of the challenges step-families present.

by Rabbi Noach Orlowek

Good parents, help their children develop a roadmap to their own personalities. To do that, you've got to really know your child.

by Rabbi Noach Orlowek

Effective discipline begins long before you need to correct anything. It depends on the trusting relationship between the parent and child.

by Rebbetzin Chana Heller

Do not underestimate the power of "Thank You" notes to help kids learn to appreciate the good that others do for them.

by Sarah Chana Radcliffe, M.Ed., C.Psych.Assoc.

Giving people the benefit of the doubt applies to children too. In fact judging our children favorably is the most effective tool for teaching them this powerful commandment.

by Rabbi Noach Orlowek

Teachers are human too. A little bit of effort on your part can go a long way to helping your child in the classroom.

by Rabbi Dr. Jerry Lob

Q. My four-year-old daughter has begun to ask about God. Is God a man or a woman? What is God? What should I tell her?

by Rabbi Noach Orlowek

How to teach your children to cope with living in a scary, sometimes unjust world.

by Rebbetzin Chana Heller

A home is your castle, but is also a tool for teaching your children sharing, hospitality, and caring about others.

by Sarah Chana Radcliffe, M.Ed., C.Psych.Assoc.

Children who fly into temper tantrums may be modeling their behavior on parents who use anger as a teaching tool.

by Rabbi Dr. Jerry Lob

What's wrong with having some fun?

by Sarah Chana Radcliffe, M.Ed., C.Psych.Assoc.

Don't equate humility with weakness. The truly humble person is the strongest of all, as the example of Moses aptly demonstrates.

by Slovie Jungreis-Wolff

Using positive communication with our children.

by Rabbi Dr. Jerry Lob

Q: What does it mean when people get divorced?

by Rebbitzen Malka Kaganoff

How do I teach my ungrateful daughter to be thankful?

by Yael Mermelstein

My son wasn't the only one who got lost that night

by Emuna Braverman

7 important tools for navigating this trying phase.

by Aish.com staff

Inspiring stories to share around the Chanukah lights.

by Dina Bar-Tov

Blended is a misnomer for our family. We are a lumpy family -- chunks remain, and pieces need chewing before we can swallow.

by Sharon Duke Estroff

How to balance your kids' high tech hankerings.

by Rabbi Dr. Jerry Lob

Q: Does being Jewish mean I'm different from my friends?

by Rabbi Noach Orlowek

Perfectionists are living in the wrong world. Teach your children how to avoid this debilitating habit.

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

From one parent of a child with Down syndrome to another.