We share how to turn holiday parties into low-stress, high-joy social labs by teaching etiquette as kindness and confidence. Simple scripts, clear boundaries, and a quick pre-party chat help kids feel ready, patient, and proud. • reframing etiquette as tools for connection • the five-minute pre-party conversation • magic words that open social doors • greeting hosts and thanking before leaving • waiting turns for food, games, and gifts • polite asking without pressure or entitlement • house-...
We explore why so-called selfish behavior in kids is usually development and how empathy-first coaching builds gratitude, compassion, and better choices. We share exact scripts for meltdowns, toy sharing, and “nothing to wear” drama, plus a simple weekly action step. • reframing “selfish” as normal child development • why egocentrism is a stage, not a flaw • empathy-first, guidance-second communication • scripts for missed-trip tantrums • scripts for sharing toys with friends • scripts for w...
We share eight simple strategies to shift Hanukkah from getting to giving, from cluttered to connected. From decluttering with respect to story-rich rituals, we show how small choices create lasting light for our families and our community. • toy overload framed as a chance to give thoughtfully • respectful decluttering that honors kids’ attachments • gifting experiences for stronger memories and behavior • empowering kids to give to siblings and neighbors • teaching ma’aser with Hanukkah ge...
We share a simple formula to say no without power struggles: validate the feeling first, then set a clear boundary. Real-life scripts for money, commitments, and bedtime show how compassion and firmness work together, rooted in a Jewish ethic of loving rebuke. • why delayed gratification is hard for kids and adults • validate first to lower defenses • set short, clear, values-based boundaries • money example using budget language • honoring commitments with a review point • bedtime limits wh...
We unpack why gratitude acts like a superpower for kids and parents and how Jewish daily practices make it simple to build. We share science, age-specific insights, and a one-week plan to make thankfulness normal at home. • Hanukkah gift dynamics and realistic expectations • Brain science shows that gratitude rewires patterns • Jewish practices that teach daily thanks • Why young kids seem egocentric by design • Why teens resist gratitude during individuation • Modeling thank yous with impac...
We launch Simply Jewish Parenting with a clear promise: practical, short guidance that blends cutting edge research with Jewish wisdom to raise kind, grateful, resilient kids. We name common struggles, normalize development, and offer simple rituals that make values feel real at home. • short, practical format with real strategies • understanding the why behind behavior • using Jewish values as tools • normalizing tantrums and teen pushback • blending evidence-based methods with timeless wis...