INTRODUCTION TO PARENTING By Rabbi Chaim Morgenstern I. The Responsibility The Mitzva of Chinuch Habanim is one of the foundations of our religion (or Yiddishkeit). The Torah writes that Avraham Avinu was endeared to Hashem because “He will command his children and household to keep the ways of Hashem, doing charity and justice.” (Breishis 18:17-19, [...]
How much thought do we put into the types of food we feed our children? More thought and attention may go into the clothes we wear. We look at clothing labels to see who made it, what the material is, and how to wash it. Yet we don’t always read the labels on the food [...]
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I try to find ways to teach my children different ideas in a creative “non teachey” ways as well as create fun memories. Research shows that children have a better chance of remembering something if they ” experience” it. ( Hence all those children’s museums out there.) Even though, it is hard to think of ideas. [...]
With another snow storm making its way to New York with the threat of 6-12 inches, it seems apropos to get ready. Here is my survival guide. 1- Food shopping- get the staples ( milk, eggs, cereal…) and things you can make into an activity (that aren’t TOO junky) like microwave popcorn, hot cocoa mix, ingredients [...]
I am always looking for interesting and educational things to do with my kids especially when they are on VACATION. I went last Monday to the Philadelphia Children’s museum. It was outstanding. My 4 kids BH range from 1 to 7 years old and there was something for everyone. I think it is great up [...]
