Understanding Anxiety in Young Children

Parenthood Understanding Anxiety in Young Children by: Shoshana Hayman It was dark outside. My 4-year-old granddaughter was about to cross the sidewalk, when she noticed a swarm of black ants covering the area on which she was about to step. Alarmed at the sight of them, she froze in … more →   Blog this! Digg this …

Soft Individualization vs. Hard Individualization

Whether it be soft or hard, child-rearing in the west is geared for the individual. Do we rely on each other merely for sustenance and without any authentic need for company? What potential growth opportunities and deeper meanings are we possibly ignoring in order to assure our children’s individual safety? During the time when Adrie Kusserow was employed as a nanny …

DISCIPLINING – PARENTING OR PERSONAL

Parenthood DISCIPLINING – PARENTING OR PERSONAL by: Yosef Farhi There are times when a parent must reprimand or punish a child. Ideally, of course, the parent should pause before taking action and think things over. Is he (or she) acting out of love for the child or for some … more →   Blog this! Digg this …