Welcome back to another episode of The Jews Next Dor! Our guest today is Mrs. Dina Schoonmaker, a member of the Michlalah faculty for over 30 years. She lectures internationally and gives vaadim for women. She is a popular speaker, relationship counselor, teacher, and an important and inspiring person in our community.

We talk about understanding middos and discovering timeless parenting strategies for raising ethical, humble, and compassionate children. This insightful discussion shares practical tips on instilling values like honesty, respect, and patience through Jewish wisdom and spiritual modeling. Learn how to cultivate strong character in kids by focusing on their strengths and using encouragement over criticism. Walk away with concrete methods for developing morality in a positive yet impactful way.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:03 Showing value through praise

02:11 Torah values vs. morals and ethics

03:05 How to teach kids honesty?

08:39 Respect and self-respect

12:00 Empathy and COVID story

14:31 Exercise for understanding others

16:06 Patience and the ability to constrain discomfort

20:50 Confidence and overconfidence

24:22 The right setting for teaching children

26:48 Positive reinforcement

29:28 The final message

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