Toras Imecha Parsha Parenting

Yisro- One Parent, Seven Names 14.02.2020 2:25 ↓

Yisro had seven names and seven daughters. What is the message for us?

Yisro - Why Honor Parents? 12.02.2020 4:15 ↓

Only ten mitzvos out of 613 are on the luchos, why did 'honor your father and mother' make it in?

Tu B'Shvat - Hidden Growth 10.02.2020 2:44 ↓

Why celebrate the birthday of the trees in winter? The answer yields us an insight into us and our children.

B'shalach- Emunah/Faith 07.02.2020 4:07 ↓

This Parsha has a theme running through it of Emunah. How does that faith impact parents?

B'shalach- A Taste of Heaven 06.02.2020 3:47 ↓

A lesson from the Chofetz Chaim on the joys of being mindful for ourselves and our children.

B'shalach - Perspective 04.02.2020 4:36 ↓

Even though the facts remain the same, a new perspective changes our and our children's realities.

Bo - Family Celebrations 31.01.2020 3:22 ↓

How are we supposed to celebrate holidays? Friendsgiving or family time? A lesson from the Korban Pesach for families in all times.

Bo - Inspired Parents 30.01.2020 1:26 ↓

Sharing our values with our children leads to our own further inspiration and strengthened beliefs.

Bo - Live and Learn 29.01.2020 3:16 ↓

Deep integrated learning occurs when we combine our actions with our teachings. Parents are the ones most able to give this to their children.

Va'eira - Limits 23.01.2020 4:22 ↓

Limits aren't stifling, they're empowering and necessary for a flourishing life.

Shmos - The Power of a Parent's Voice 17.01.2020 4:30 ↓

A child is designed to be particularly attuned to his parent's voice. This is a huge gift to parents which we want to use well and not squander.

Shmos - A Nation of Families 16.01.2020 3:58 ↓

The Jewish nation rests on the individual family unit, which in turn rests on the woman of the home. Small actions build nations.

Vayechi - Sibling Relationships 10.01.2020 4:36 ↓

Parents are the glue that connect siblings together. Take a look at parents and siblings in Vayechi.

Vayechi and the Tenth of Teves 07.01.2020 3:53 ↓

Spiritual loss and exile have left us without intuitive spiritual and emotional clarity. Our parenting challenges and confusion are part of the loss we mourn today.

Vayechi- They Are My Children 06.01.2020 3:59 ↓

As mothers are spread ever more thinly who is taking responsibility for the children's needs? We need to say, "banai heim", they're my children and I will take responsibility.

One Year Anniversary of Toras Imecha! 01.01.2020 4:19 ↓

What I learned from starting this project and an idea for you!

Parshas Vayigash - Yosef's Tears 31.12.2019 3:35 ↓

A novel look at why Yosef cried and Yaakov was dry-eyed at their reunion, yielding insight for parents.

Vayigash, Chanukah, and Hashem's Plan 30.12.2019 3:51 ↓

Nothing can thwart Hashem's Plan. Yosef's brothers learned this, the Greeks learned it, and we, mothers, need to learn it!

Mikeitz - Listen! 27.12.2019 1:57 ↓

Why does Paroh describe Yosef's skill as "listening to a dream"?

Chanukah, Mikeitz, and Human Limitations 26.12.2019 4:16 ↓

What is the celebration of Chanukah all about? What is its message for parents?

Vayeishev - Impatience 20.12.2019 3:29 ↓

Yosef is described as a "na'ar". Does that mean a youth, or is there more for us to learn?

Vayeishev - Subtle Comparisons 19.12.2019 3:12 ↓

It is easy for parents to hold multiple children to a standard set by one of them. Here's why that may be a problem.

Vayeishev - I Speak, But What Do You Hear? 16.12.2019 3:39 ↓

We can all listen to the same words and each hear something different. Two lessons from the Parsha for parents.

Vayishlach - Not So Quick to Speak 13.12.2019 3:04 ↓

A parenting lesson about waiting for the right moment by Task of.

Vayishlach - Hashem's Plan 11.12.2019 3:08 ↓

Yaakov worked hard to protect his children from the influence of Lavan and Eisav. Despite that, this Parsha is full of turbulent events. What can we learn?