May 17, 2019

What should I do about my child’s weight problem?

Parents who believe their child is overweight may feel a mix of emotions. They might be disappointed and embarrassed because he doesn’t fit some “ideal” or […]
May 20, 2019

How can I help my child get ready for his Bar Mitzvah?

Bar and Bat Mitzvahs are the traditional coming-of-age ceremonies for thirteen-year-old Jewish boys and girls. The ceremony is the culmination of years of general study plus […]
May 20, 2019

Should I be nervous about peer influence?

Parents worry about the effect of peer pressure on their child, especially once she turns thirteen. They hope she’ll be strong enough to reject what she […]
May 20, 2019

“My friends get to do more than I do!” How do I react?

When kids complain “I never get to do anything good,” parents some-times react with anger and frustration: “So we’re horrible parents.” “Maybe you should go live […]