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The Blessing of a Skinned Knee: Using Jewish Teachings to Raise Self-Reliant Children

All parents hope their child will be self-reliant, optimistic, and well mannered, but this has become particularly challenging in our current culture. Clinical psychologist and Jewish educator Wendy Mogel distills the ancient teachings of the Torah, the Talmud, important Jewish thinkers, and contemporary psychological insights into nine blessings that address key parenting issues. She covers realistic expectations for each child, respect for adults, chores, mealtime battles, coping with frustration, developing independence and self-control, and resisting over-scheduling and over-indulgence.The Blessing of a Skinned Kneeguides us toward effective, enlightened parenting in an increasingly speedy, material, and competitive age.Read more

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