Our educational system often falls short, focusing on subjects that lack relevance for our children's futures. This approach can breed a disdain for learning and lead them away from their passions, disconnecting them from their true paths. The Alternative Parenting podcast aims to address this gap by exploring the essential skills, tools, and traits necessary for our kids to thrive and find fulfillment in life. Join my weekly newsletter where I will inform you on new episodes of the podcast where we delve into how to empower our children to pursue their interests, dreams, and create lives rich with purpose and meaning.
We all want to be calm, patient, gentle parents. But here’s the truth: we’re human!
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Hi friends, One of the most common answers I get when I ask parents about their biggest challenge is this: “I’m afraid I’m hurting my relationship with my kids because I yell or lose my patience with them.” I get it. I’ve felt that fear too. We all want to be calm, patient, gentle parents. We want every moment with our kids to reflect our love and care. But here’s the truth: we’re human. We’re under a lot of stress. And sometimes… we lose it. I want to invite you to take a step back and look at the bigger picture. Yes, the daily interactions matter. Of course we want to improve, to raise our voices less, to model calm and connection. But if you’re generally loving, caring, and doing your best—the occasional outburst doesn’t define you as a parent. So, please don’t beat yourself up. You’re not broken—you’re human. Now, let me be clear: if yelling is constant, if there’s hitting or a toxic atmosphere at home—that’s something to take seriously and get help with. Every child deserves safety and respect. But if, like most parents, you’re doing your best and sometimes things spill over—forgive yourself. And remember: sometimes our kids actually need us to be firm, to hold the line, to be the strong leader they can rely on. So What Should We Focus On?Let’s zoom out and remember what children truly need:
These are the themes I’ve been exploring throughout this season of The Parenting Wisdom Podcast. In this week’s episode, I shared a season recap—reflecting on all we’ve covered so far. In the coming weeks, I’ll be taking a short break from publishing new episodes while I work behind the scenes on something special. I’m planning to dive deeper into two big themes: 📚 Jewish wisdom 🧭 The theory and practice of leadership I’m also building a new website and developing a new parenting program, and I can’t wait to share it all with you. Don’t worry—you’ll still be hearing from me. Expect a weekly newsletter with updates, insights, and encouragement, straight to your inbox. With love and respect, Efrat The Parenting Wisdom Podcast |
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Our educational system often falls short, focusing on subjects that lack relevance for our children's futures. This approach can breed a disdain for learning and lead them away from their passions, disconnecting them from their true paths. The Alternative Parenting podcast aims to address this gap by exploring the essential skills, tools, and traits necessary for our kids to thrive and find fulfillment in life. Join my weekly newsletter where I will inform you on new episodes of the podcast where we delve into how to empower our children to pursue their interests, dreams, and create lives rich with purpose and meaning.
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