Dear Dr. Yael

I am printing your column with an answer in the hope that you will send this letter to your brother-in-law, and it will impact the way he is treating you, his sister, and your marriage.

Self-Careless

At the very least, take a few minutes every day to sit quietly, to intentionally relax your muscles and to release the stress and knots that have certainly taken root under your skin.

‘A’ Is For Anxiety: Managing School-Related Sadness And Anxiety in Children

Many students adapt very well to school; they feel good about themselves and their school work. For others, however, school is threatening. Getting through an average school day for some children is fraught with anxiety-producing situations and painful moments.

Dear Dr. Yael

Imagine the tremendous improved relations that can occur if we truly attempt to open our minds to divergent mindsets.

Wish List

Today, daters are careful when they determine what characteristics matter to them. I hear a lot of words like, smart, outgoing, ambitious, spontaneous, and educated. These are all good words.

Bullfight In The School Yard!

If comparing bullying to bullfighting seems very harsh, ask a child who was bullied.

Dear Dr. Yael

A covert narcissist is sometimes called a vulnerable narcissist and can be emotionally fragile and very sensitive to criticism. Covert narcissists may outwardly show what looks like empathy, but their underlying purpose is to get you to engage with them so they serve their own needs in some way.

The Tyranny Of OCD

The disorder is far more disabling than people realize, and consumes untold hours and outputs of energy.

Dear Dr. Yael

It is hard to feel happy, or even content, when our brothers and sisters are hostages and others are fighting for us. But, unless we channel these feelings into davening and chesed – good deeds, they are extremely unhelpful feelings.

Can Anyone Hear Me?

The only way to fix this is by changing the game. Instead of two parties, we need three.

The Paradox Of The ‘Little Professor’

Although she is well-behaved and articulate in class discussions, on the playground she will frequently barge in on other children's play or conversations.

Dear Dr. Yael

Look for things to do to help others. When we give to others we are giving to ourselves as we feel better and more productive.

Agree To Disagree

Let me start by saying that I hope you meet in the middle. It would be wonderful if you were both on the same page in hashkafa and could ride off into the aqueduct, er, sunset.

Prison Without Walls: Understanding Asperger’s Syndrome

She was moody and remote, absorbed in her books. She did well in school with barely any effort but her social skills lagged far behind her academic achievement.

Dear Dr. Yael

Your husband, as you report, has been raised in a home where his mother was completely dependent on his father. Thus, his expectation is for you to be the same way on some level.

Nope, Not Today

When something is not working, when something feels unhealthy, or unproductive it’s smart to step away. Sometimes we need to remove ourselves so we can see what hasn’t been right for us.

The Science Of Shidduchim

The key to knowing where to start is to understand the four levels of communication.

Meet Your Match With Dr. Jack Cohen

It started at the young age of 12 when I became associated with one of the leading rabbis of the last 100 years, Rav Avigdor Miller. He was a genius in human relations and I sucked up as much knowledge as I could learn from him.

Dear Dr. Yael

All drugs carry risks such as grogginess and other side effects. You should consult your healthcare provider before using any medication.

I’m The Captain Now

Sit down with your parents, a dating coach, a trusted mentor, or rebbetzin. Tell them how you feel and how you DON’T feel. Be honest and forthcoming without shame.

Who’s Looking For A Social Butterfly?

For most children, basic social skills (e.g. initiating conversation, working cooperatively, respecting boundaries, observing conventional rules of courtesy) are acquired naturally.

Dear Dr. Yael

You should move if you want to move, but you shouldn’t feel pressured by what other people do or by what other people tell you to do.

Clever But Clueless: More on Teaching Social Skills To The “Out-Of-Sync” Child

Chanie’s mother tried to salvage the situation by calling her daughter to the side and whispering a few succinct reproaches in her ear.

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