Communicated: TefillaChillul Tefila Bifarhesia, as well as halachicly challenged verbiage and dress, are external manifestations of a critical lack of personal yiras shomayim which has lethal consequences.
The Ticking Time Bomb: Explosive Children
Posted on: August 3rd, 2012
Sections → Family → Parenting Our Children“But, I want it NOW!” Yankel screamed as his mother lifted his baby sister, Leah, out of her car seat. “Yankel, we can’t get ice cream now. I told you we could have it for dessert. We have to get inside to feed the baby.” “No! I will not go inside! I’m going to sit in the car until you give me ice cream.”
July 19, 2012 – An Open Letter To Anyone Who Cares
Posted on: August 3rd, 2012
Sections → Family → Parenting Our ChildrenA couple of years ago The Jewish Press published a letter I wrote about how people treat “kids/teens off the derech.” I wrote about my daughter who had totally left religion and how I felt people could make a difference in these children’s lives; they either inspire them or turn them off. The response to my letter was overwhelming. People contacted me wanting to help and others wrote about their children in similar situations.
Chronicles Of Crises In Our Communities
Posted on: August 3rd, 2012
Sections → Family → Chronicles of Crises.
Ignoring The Hurtful Comments Of Others
Posted on: July 27th, 2012
Sections → Family → Marriage and RelationshipsDear Dr. Yael: I am, Baruch Hashem a happily married woman of 10 years with two children. As I am trying to expand my family, it seems that Hashem has other plans for me (my husband and I have not been able to conceive another child). Of course we want more children, but we can only do our hishtadlus and leave the rest up to Hashem.
Misunderstanding Anger (Part II)
Posted on: July 27th, 2012
Sections → Family → Parenting Our ChildrenIn Part I, we discussed how misunderstandings trigger anger and how different people can see the same trigger differently. I wondered if we could identity a common denominator in most disagreements and if so, was it possible we could eliminate teen aggression, couple aggression and arguments between friends, family and peers? Is there a way to bring about fewer altercations, better family unity and understanding between people with less arguments and fighting?
Posted on: July 27th, 2012
Sections → Family → Parenting Our ChildrenI feel truly blessed these days. The experience of becoming a grandmother for the second time to a beautiful, and thank G-d, healthy baby girl is quite honestly indescribable.
Chronicles Of Crises In Our Communities
Posted on: July 27th, 2012
Sections → Family → Chronicles of Crises.
Posted on: July 22nd, 2012
Sections → Family → Marriage and RelationshipsDear Dr. Respler: My parents, who I love dearly, constantly contradict what I say to my children. They constantly interfere with the way my wife and I raise our children. For her part, my wife is very frustrated with this situation. What makes it harder for her, her parents live out of town while my parents live close by and are thus more involved with our children.
Why Do Celebrity Marriages Fail?
Posted on: July 22nd, 2012
Sections → Family → Marriage and RelationshipsNot long ago, he was jumping on Oprah's couch like a lovesick teen, and now Tom Cruise faces a bitter divorce with Katie Holmes. Why is it that when a couple seems to have everything: fame, fortune, health, and an adorable child, it doesn't work? It's enough to make everyone else hopeless. After all, if celebrities have everything and can't make it, what are the chances for the rest of us?
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Chronicles Of Crises In Our Communities
Posted on: July 22nd, 2012
Sections → Family → Chronicles of Crises.
Words As Weapons: Learning To Use Words Positively
Posted on: July 13th, 2012
Sections → Family → Parenting Our ChildrenJust a few days ago, I bumped into a former student in the supermarket. When she saw me, she stepped away from her shopping cart full of fruits and vegetables and warmly hugged me. “Mrs. Schonfeld, I wanted to tell you something that you said to me a few years ago that has stayed with me until today.” We had worked together on social skills to help her feel more comfortable when meeting new people. I tried to jog my memory and remember something specific I had said to bolster her confidence, but nothing particularly stood out. Instead, I smiled and said, “Yes, Sarah, what was it that I said?”
Chronicles Of Crises In Our Communities
Posted on: July 12th, 2012
Sections → Family → Chronicles of Crises.
Posted on: July 12th, 2012
Sections → Family → Marriage and RelationshipsDear Dr. Yael: I am very happy and successful in my line of work. However, I am having trouble with a coworker and hope you can help me. A few months ago, a new woman began working at my office. We share a workspace and often have to work together on projects. This woman seemed nice, but there have been several awkward situations between us that are really bothering me.
Posted on: July 6th, 2012
Sections → Family → Marriage and RelationshipsDear Dr. Yael: For the most part, my husband is a very good husband and father. He loves our children and will often go out of his way to make sure their needs are met. He is also loving and good to me. However, he often comes home with a very negative attitude. When he arrives home from work, he sees nothing good. He criticizes the children for not being in pajamas or for not finishing their homework. Even if he is right on both counts, he does not convey his criticism appropriately or at the right time.
Chronicles Of Crises In Our Communites
Posted on: July 6th, 2012
Sections → Family → Chronicles of Crises.
Improving A Child’s Derech Eretz
Posted on: June 28th, 2012
Sections → Family → Parenting Our ChildrenDear Dr. Yael: I have five children, and am struggling with my oldest son. He can be so good at times, but then he will talk to me with such chutzpah. I want to have a good relationship with him, but I worry when he speaks to me this way – and therefore, I end [...]
Chronicles Of Crises In Our Communities
Posted on: June 28th, 2012
Sections → Family → Chronicles of Crises.
Posted on: June 21st, 2012
Sections → Family → Marriage and RelationshipsDear Dr. Yael: My wife, who takes good, loving care of our children and is very generous with her time, has a closed nature. It is not in her character to pay compliments or show appreciation. While she tries valiantly to never raise her voice to the children or me and works hard to always speak with derech eretz, I yearn to hear her tell me that she loves me – although I know that she does.
Chronicles Of Crises In Our Communities
Posted on: June 21st, 2012
Sections → Family → Chronicles of Crises.
Posted on: June 21st, 2012
Sections → Family → Parenting Our ChildrenHow do we teach our children to keep themselves safe from the adult predators in our midst? Are our schools teaching them what they need to know? Are parents teaching our youth what they need to know? Does your child feel safe enough to approach you if their personal space is being invaded? How do you know?
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