Dear Dr. Yael
How you feel is up to you.
Want To Make Good Decisions? Wrap It Up!
Why is it so hard to make decisions? Why do we make so many poor decisions?
Dear Dr. Yael
Company can rob your children of special attention and time with you.
Phonemic Awareness, Shmonemic Awareness
As phonemic awareness is developed, children should become interested in how words are portrayed in print.
Dear Dr. Yael
It was our worst Purim ever.
Before or After? The Resource Room Debate
There is a debate within educational circles today as to whether resource rooms or learning centers should remediate or accelerate.
Dear Dr. Yael
I am now engaged to a loving, wonderful woman who is really not my imago.
Nurturing Gifted Children
Along with higher than average intelligence, gifted children often have stronger than average emotions.
Dear Dr. Yael
The conversations always start with "Do you have kids?"
A Letter From A Mother In Pain
What follows is story of a regular family and a tragedy that unfolded while we were not looking.
Brains: Making Connections
The best thing to do is to help your child not only develop both sides of their brain, but also to connect the two sides.
Teenage Brains: Mindfulness And Anger
Anger is a natural response to threats and it allows us to fight and defend ourselves when we feel attacked.
Dear Dr. Yael
Maybe my letter with inspire people to appreciate what they have.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Say No to the Fear
Each of us knows what it feels like to be anxious or apprehensive: the night before a big test, going on a date, or when preparing for Yom Kippur. So, how do you distinguish that normal anxiety from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
Dear Dr. Yael
Being in a warm and welcoming community is so important.
Shidduchim: What To Look For In A Spouse
If you are stuck in a traffic jam, how does your date respond to the frustration of being late?
Can You Choose To Be Happy?
It’s simpler because, ultimately, it doesn’t take that much more than what you already have to be happy.
Dear Dr. Yael
For years now, I have disagreed with him and despised his every word and action.
Failing And… Parenting
Brown encourages us to see our failures, learn from them, and move forward.