How To Deal With Behaviorally Challenged Children
Elementary school children may occasionally throw tantrums when sitting down to do their homework. This will often occur if your child is inundated by work or exhausted from lack of sleep.
The Power Of Love (Part II)
Marriage, by contrast, is an institution of close, complementary cooperation. Its success or failure depends upon the the couples, ability to work together as a TEAM. However, in order to accomplish this, we first have to understand that in marriage we carry our own emotional baggage along with us — some good and some, not so good. The not-so-good seems to stand out a lot more.
From Stubborn to Strong-Willed: Helping Your Child Harness Her Determination
Stubbornness brings lots of benefits, but what about the negative consequences when raising a child? Is there a way to alleviate them?
A Window Of Opportunity
An alarmingly high percentage of youth grow up with no preparation for marriage, as evidenced by the break-up rate of marriages in the Jewish community. They may have been told, but not taught how communication and problem-solving skills create harmony for more shalom bayis (a peaceful home) in a marriage.
I Refuse To Get Engaged
You were happily dating when suddenly Covid-19 changed the game and forced you to prematurely think about timelines and wedding dates.
Love and Logic: Raising Responsible Children – An interview with Rabbi Dani Staum, LMSW
The basic approach of the Love and Logic method is to love your child enough to allow her to learn from her own decisions… and mistakes.
Dear Dr. Yael
Often a child's worst fears emerge right before sleep.
The Trouble with Boys
In other words, our educational system that has been revamped over the years to accommodate better and more education for women, might be failing our boys.
Tips On Time Management
Part of being productive is knowing what to do with all the ideas floating around your head and world.
Family Matters
You are at a point where you need to make an informed decision, and you are worried about a variable that cannot be changed.
Quiet Time: When Is Shyness An Advantage?
Four-year-old Naomi stayed in the block corner every day during playtime, building an intricate tower. She rarely spoke except when spoken to during circle time. In the yard, Naomi enjoyed swinging calmly and watching the other children jump rope or kick the ball.
Bad Review
Someone who knows the person well, or even someone who has previously dated a girl or guy can be a great resource in learning about a potential match. However, a real understanding of a prospective date can also lack objective and may contain personal bias.
Dear Dr. Yael
Treatment for emotional detachment depends on the reason that is happening. It is important to seek professional help to see why you are having difficulty connecting to others.
Dear Dr. Yael
As you described, too much comparison leads to unhappiness and low self-esteem. It can also lead to feelings of frustration, jealousy, and hopelessness.
Speaking Appropriately
Dear Dr. Yael:
I admired your very appropriate reply to Anonymous about being careful what you say to others (Nishmah Vena’aseh: Think Before Speaking – 6-7).
I painfully lost a son more than 15 years ago due to a drug overdose.
Stepparenting – Challenge And Opportunity
Menchlichkeit, good middos, patience and wisdom are the accolades I heard over and over again by stepchildren and stepparents when I asked them to describe the attributes of a good stepparent.
Dear Dr. Yael
Average intelligence does not connote mediocrity and people are frequently mistaken when they think that someone with average intelligence is not going to really succeed in life.
Keep Up The Good Work
Dear Dr. Yael:
I feel extremely guilty about my elderly father and am filled with anger toward my sisters and brothers in regards to his care.