Welcome to another episode of The Jews Next Dor! We have the great pleasure of having as our guest today Rabbi Isaac Rice, Rabbi at Congregation Anshei Chesed in Long Island & Rebbe at SKA.

He has recently published an innovative Haggadah called "The Night of Teaching" which provides a clear guide for parents and leaders to effectively convey the messages of the Passover Seder. In this episode, he shares insights from his unique Haggadah and discusses practical strategies for engaging children in the Passover story.

00:00 Intro

00:26 Introduction to Rabbi Isaac Rice

02:49 Preparing the Haggadah with scripts

07:39 Midrashim and telling the story

10:33 Using games to bring atmosphere to Seder

13:38 How to bring Midrashim closer to children

17:06 Keeping your Seder simple and engaging

23:44 How should parents give emunah to children

25:52 Using Rabi Isaac’s Haggadah

27:34 The final message

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Welcome to another episode of The Jews Next Dor! Our guest today is Rabbi Dov Brezak a very important figure in the world of Jewish education today. He has gained his experience over the last few decades as a parent, principal, author, lecturer and consultant. His ground-breaking bestseller book, Chinuch in Turbulent Times with Artscroll, has gained worldwide acclaim.

Rabbi Brezak addresses the specific challenges that parents and their children face in our turbulent times. His profound and gentle words of advice are vital for our day and age. Tune in to hear practical advice on parenting techniques for instilling strong values in children and effectively managing challenging behaviors through close relationships built on trust and unconditional love.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:50 When children are not accepting your morals

06:16 Understanding their feelings and showing them respect

13:33 Decreasing assertiveness, increasing commutation

18:48 The definition and roots of chutzpah

26:27 Help children want the right things

37:36 Different types of chutzpah

41:38 Become aware of how to parent today

44:04 Adjusting to different ages and stages of childhood

47:01 Is there a difference between boys and girls?

48:51 When something is extreme, you need intervention

54:37 Specific tools and techniques to help parents

59:23 Rebelling children – show them unconditional love

1:04:53 The final message

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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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The conversation highlights the power of thoughts and how they can determine our happiness. It tells the story of Danny and Ron, where Danny's positive perspective brings him joy while Ron's negative thoughts make him unhappy. The story emphasizes the importance of how we perceive situations and the impact it has on our well-being. The message is applicable to both children and adults, encouraging them to clean their thought glasses and see the world in a positive light.

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Chapters

00:00 The Power of Thoughts

00:57 Danny's Excitement

01:27 Ron's Workload

03:16 The Importance of Thought Glasses

04:15 Ron's Change of Perspective

05:15 The Message for Children

06:10 Purifying Our Thought Glasses

Welcome to another episode of The Jews Next Dor! Today, we have the pleasure of talking with Sara Blau is a teacher and extracurricular director at Beth Rivkah High School. Sarah is a wife, mother, and author of 24 children’s books.

We discuss strategies for raising children with strong Jewish morals and values, including creating an immersive Jewish home environment, using stories to impart lessons, focusing on one character trait at a time, and recognizing that parenting is a partnership between parents, educators, and God. Tune in now to learn how to raise moral children with strong character and values.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:03 Torah as the source of morals and values

02:56 What moral values should we install in children

08:26 Preventive vs. reactionary giving morals

10:17 Role of parents and school in installing values

12:25 What should parents keep in mind?

18:07 Educating kids about what the Jewish soul is from a young age

20:36 Create a Yiddish environment before the child is born

25:45 What should parents focus on first?

29:19 The right way to approach the conversation about values

34:00 Using books and stories to install values

35:53 Choosing which morals to focus on in a book

39:46 Final message to parents

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How do we help our children understand the fundamental idea that there is no such thing as coincidence? This week's Parenting in the Parsha answers this question through a powerful lesson about dressing up and Parshas Zachor. Enjoy!

Welcome to another episode of The Jews Next Dor! My guest today is Adina Soclof, a certified speech pathologist and parent educator, and the founder of ParentingSimply.com. We are talking about Purim and Adina will help us learn many practical solutions for parenting problems that can occur during this holiday. She will explain how to prepare children for Purim, deal with their meltdowns and tantrums, and help them feel that Purim is not just about candies but has a deeper meaning. Tune in to hear more!

00:00 Intro

01:40 Prepare children for Purim

04:14 Learning about managing food

06:27 Teaching kids to regulate emotions

09:06 Going through a meltdown

13:35 Roleplaying to prepare children

16:56 How to make Purim more meaningful for kids?

22:11 The final message for parents

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Why is there a break in the special מפטיר's this week, and what lesson can we learn from it? How do we help ourselves slow down, and then model and teach our children this important skill too. Enjoy this week's Parenting in the Parsha, which answers these questions and more. Good Shabbos!

Welcome back to another episode of The Jews Next Dor! Our guest today is Dr. Cheryl Book, the Director of Clinical and Family Services for Chai Lifeline for the Greater New York region.

We are talking about the very sensitive topic of childhood cancer and the best ways for children, parents, and siblings to cope with it. Dr. Book is an expert in this field whose main goal is to empower families to deal with that specific situation and to provide helpful and comforting advice. Tune in to hear more!

[00:00] How did Dr. Brook get involved with Chai Lifeline?

[03:05] The role of the Director of Clinical Services

[04:30] The most common question from parents

[08:02] How to prepare a child for something so horrible as cancer?

[11:56] How to explain it to siblings?

[15:54] Balancing the needs of a diagnosed child with the rest of the family

[20:48] The coping mechanisms

[22:30] Answering questions you don’t know the answer to

[23:48] Special treatment of a diagnosed child

[30:10] How do parents strengthen themselves to deal with a needy child

[33:21] How is a child affected when a parent is diagnosed?

[35:40] The relationship between husband and wife

[37:40] The final message

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How do we create a Shabbos atmosphere in our homes? How do we help our children to realize how important it is? Enjoy the parable which help us to gain a deeper appreciation for Shabbos, along with specific tips to bring the Shabbos atmosphere to our homes.

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