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Slide 1: The Blessing Of A Skinned Knee: Using Jewish Teachings to Raise Self-Reliant Children by Wendy Mogel Wonderful Read In the trenches of a typical day, every parent encounters a child afflicted with ingratitude and entitlement. In a world where material abundance abounds, parents want so badly to raise self-disciplined, appreciative, and resourceful children who are not spoiled by the plentitude around them. But how to accomplish this feat? The answer has eluded the bestintentioned mothers and fathers who overprotect, overindulge, and overschedule their childrens lives.Dr. Mogel helps parents learn how to turn their childrens worst traits into their greatest attributes. Starting with stories of everyday parenting problems and examining them through the lens of the Torah, the Talmud, and important Jewish teachings, The Blessing of a Skinned Knee shows parents how to teach children to honor
Slide 2: their parents and to respect others, escape the danger of overvaluing childrens need for self-expression so that their kids dont become little attorneys, accept that their children are both ordinary and unique, and treasure the power and holiness of the present moment.It is Mogels singular achievement that she makes these teachings relevant for any era and any household of any faith. A unique parenting book, designed for use both in the home and in parenting classes, with an on-line teaching guide to help facilitate its use, The Blessing of a Skinned Knee is both inspiring and effective in the day-to-day challenge of raising self-reliant children. Personal Review: The Blessing Of A Skinned Knee: Using Jewish Teachings to Raise Self-Reliant Children by Wendy Mogel i'm not jewish, but i was recommended to read this by a jewish friend. i am so glad she did. it hadn't fallen on my radar (because i am non-religious and had preconceived notion that this would be far too religious for my liking) but this is one of the best parenting book i've read. this is a parenting book i consider rereading and keeping on my bookshelf. it is insightful, fundamentally sound and comforting all at the same time. take the parts that apply to you best in your existing situation. For More 5 Star Customer Reviews and Lowest Price: The Blessing Of A Skinned Knee: Using Jewish Teachings to Raise Self-Reliant Children by Wendy Mogel 5 Star Customer Reviews and Lowest Price!