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They say that when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. But what if you don’t have the recipe? Luckily, recipes for personal growth, great relationships, and emotional health are readily available. Return to this page often for new Torah-true perspectives and practical information to understand, survive, and sometimes even thrive through life’s challenges.

Your Inner Child is Calling…How Do You Answer?”
by: Shira Bauer How can you recognize the voice of your inner child? Is it loud, or maybe just a whisper? Is it an emotion?

What Does a Child Really Need from Birth to Age Three?
By: Adina Zwick The first three years of life are often described as the most critical period of development. During this time, a child’s brain

Risk, Response, and Recovery: A Comprehensive Look at Suicide Prevention
By: Miriam Fuchs, LMSW Suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people ages 10–24, according to the CDC, and remains a significant

Force of Sexuality
Sex and sexuality is a funny thing. On one hand, it’s one of our most basic primitive needs and desires, yet, on the other hand,

Children and Loss
Avi reflects on death in Tana Toraja, contrasting them with Western discomfort of death, and emphasizes the importance of helping children understand loss.

Your Words Create Your World
Unveiling the Power of Speech: How Dialogue Transforms Your Identity, Relationships, and Self-Understanding
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The Shocking Truth About Childhood ADHD
The number of people diagnosed with ADHD is increasing every year. So are the serious side effects of Adderall and Ritalin. Has your child been misdiagnosed?

Tapping into Your Child
Kids learn by seeing. As a parent you are front stage for your kids.
The Limits Of CBT In Treating Major Depression
Is CBT really the best treatment of depression?

Why Solving Issues With Your Partner Makes Matters Worse
The paradox in marriage is that when both partners try to solve their problems they make matters worse. Learn why and how to solve this issue

Why You Should Let Your Kids Beat You Up
Dads, want to increase your kid’s emotional stability, life success, social intelligence, and empathy? Here’s the surprising research on rough-and-tumble play.

What Are The Mathematics of Parenting?
You’re likely handling conflict with your teen well, but those fights must be offset by positive moments. Learn the science how.

Interview: Being Emotionally Prepared For Aliyah
Helping families make Aliyah and the emotional and practical issues.

Cultivating Your Gratitude Towards Life
Gratitude isn’t just a great feeling, it’s also a choice. Here are six easy ways to feel more gratitude today.
