We often misunderstand the judgment of Rosh Hashana. Far from a collective checklist, Yom HaDin is an intensely personal experience, with year-round impact for parents.

As we head into Rosh Hashana, this Parshah teaches us that just as sins are inevitable, so is repentance. Growth is a process that requires mistakes and recovery. Our failures are stepping stones to teshuvah.

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A theme runs through this Parsha of blessings that will be showered on us when we recognize and acknowledge Hashem's gifts and the terrible consequences when we don't. Listen for lessons from Bikurim on how to develop gratitude. For more suggestions from the Parsha on how to raise grateful children, visit www.mothersguidance.com.

Home should be a place of physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychological safety for all.

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We tend to think we're more sophisticated and don't struggle with the challenges of ancient civilizations, but human nature is still around, and the prohibition of child sacrifice is relevant to each one of us.

We must take responsibility for setting up boundaries to protect our children from negative influences even if it appears "mean" or "judgmental".

In order to build a secure relationship with another, extend an invitation for them to depend on you. Dependence is an integral part of attachment.

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The pain of the ninth of Av doesn’t mark the destruction of our relationship with Hashem, rather its a reflection of that relationship. Our children will experience painful times 💔. We want to ensure they feel our love and commitment even on the worst days.

Often, we speak even when we know that our words won't be heard. Moshe Rabeinu is a model for all parents and leaders in how to speak to be heard.

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Words have power to create a new reality. How do we teach our children this value in a world where meaningless words are spewed constantly?