The Optimizing Mother's podcast

In this episode, Mrs. Chanie Wolf joins host Sara Blau to discuss what true Chinuch means. An experienced teacher and educator, Mrs. Chanie Wolf offers a refreshing perspective on the Chinuch of our children. Get inspired as Mrs. Wolf shares how to reveal our children's unlimited potential and how parenting is not control. Listen as she tackles this intriguing topic, Meet the True Inner Child.

"Where ahava flows, chinuch flows." In this episode, Mrs. Dinie Greenberg joins host Sara Blau to discuss the integral concept of Chinuch with love, what it means, and how to implement it. Listen as she brings sources from the Torah and the Rebbe and shares stories about the power of using chessed and love to embody Chinuch. Get inspired as she shares the message of love and positive affection and...

Meet Mrs. Goldie Plotkin. A Shlucha to Markham, Ontario, lecturer, preschool director and co-director of Tamim Academy Toronto, and mother of eight children, ka"h, Mrs. Plotkin shares her experience of mothering her son with special needs, Zalmy OBM. From the moment she heard the words, "your son has Down Syndrome", until she unfortunately had her last moments with him just a few hours before his...

In the fast paced world of technology, parents around the world struggle with the dilemma of how and when to introduce the many forms of screens to their children. Enter MUST, Mothers Unite to Stall Technology, an organization run by a group of mothers passionate about keepsaking their childrens' childhoods and avoiding screens as much as possible. Mrs. Simcha Minkowitz, wife, mother, business own...

Multi talented and highly experienced, Rivky Boyarsky wears many hats- nurse, midwife, kallah teacher, author, blogger, recipe developer, and more, but her most treasured hat of all is being a mother. Listen in as Sara Blau and Rivky sit down to discuss how she juggles it all and get inspired as she elaborates on the times she has had to make difficult decisions to put her family and home first. G...

Sara Blau and Rivky Boyarsky discuss the proposed regulations on our school's education system and why it is important to sign the petition.   Your voice matters! Take 30 seconds and sign to protect our Chinuch.  www.protectchinuch.com

In this episode of The Optimizing Mothers Podcast, experienced mother and long time educator, Mrs. Pearl Stroh joins Sara Blau to discuss new ideas on early childhood development. With over thirty years of experience, Mrs. Stroh is passionate about preschool and its impact throughout a child's life, as well as guiding other teachers in their careers. Listen as she tells over the power of nature an...

In this episode of The Optimizing Mothers Podcast, host Sara Blau is joined by Mrs. Shternie Althaus, a Shlucha, teacher, and lecturer. Mrs. Althaus is passionate about the power of teaching through modeling, as well as the importance of bonding with children in the way they receive love. Listen as she shares practical examples to impart values and beliefs in a loving and effective way.

In this episode, host Sara Blau speaks with Shlucha to the Golan Heights, Mrs. Devorah Hertzel. Listen as she recounts personal anecdotes from her family and shlichus, as well as her story of challenges and trials. Get inspired as she speaks of the strength and Bitachon she acquired through her journey and what brought her through some of the darkest times.

In this episode, money coach and host of the award-winning podcast, Jewish Money Matters, Yael Trusch, joins Sara Blau to discuss all things money and morals. Yael shares personal and professional experiences as well as tips for finances and budgeting for the average frum lifestyle. Listen as she discusses the importance of aligning your spending habits with your true value system and get inspired...

Join Sara Blau as she sits down with Shalom Bayis Coach and creator of 'Relationshift', Mrs. Sara Gita Soble, to discuss common challenges around Shalom Bayis and marital relationships. Listen as she discusses how to create a more joyful marriage and home, by using tools to create an environment of respect. She discusses the imprtance of Shalom Bayis and it's affects on the physical, emotional, an...

In this episode, experienced parenting mentor and Kallah teacher, Mrs. Frumie Piekarski, joins host Sara Blau to discuss all things parenting and motherhood. Get inspired as Mrs. Piekarski shares stories from working with parents who are seeking guidance and how she helps them to find their own strengths, as well as those of their children. Listen as she discusses the importance of meaning and aut...

In the exciting first episode of The Optimizing Mothers podcast, host Sara Blau is joined by experienced mother and educator, Mrs. Dinie Rapoport. Listen to Mrs. Rapoport emphasize the impact of teachable moments by sharing stories from her childhood and her experience as a preschool teacher. She introduces techniques by which to facilitate teachable moments such as big picture mindset, mindfulnes...

The Optimizing Mothers Podcast is here to optimize the chinuch of our daughters by inspiring, uniting and celebrating the foundations of Bais Rivkah's families.    This podcast is a branch of the BRANCHES INITIATIVE by Bais Rivkah School.   Sara Blau, a mother like you will  lead you on a journey that's focused on optimizing everything you are already doing and making it better.    Enjoy both inte...