The Joys and Oys of Parenting: Insight and Wisdom from the Jewish Tradition is available now for pre-order from Amazon!
Let’s face it: the day-to-day realities of parenting can be messy. Fortunately, Jewish tradition offers timeless wisdom, values, and guidance to help parents of all faiths and backgrounds. The Joys & Oys of Parenting: Insight and Wisdom from the Jewish Tradition, coming in October, begins with the concept of shalom bayit (a peaceful home) and offers practical ideas, advice, and inspiration for raising children into confident, kind, responsible adults.
A discussion guide at the end of the book provides a framework for engaging parents - as well as grandparents, foster and stepparents - in small, ongoing groups to reflect on their own practices and develop new ideas, centered around and inspired by ideas from this book.
Each section of The Joys & Oys of Parenting applies problem-solving techniques to just about every parenting challenge. This second in a series of excerpts by the authors – Maurice J. Elias, PhD; Marilyn E. Gootman, EdD; and Heather Schwartz, MA - offers tips on how to move from oy to joy.
Wisdom: Establish Routines
Children often feel anxious when placed in an unpredictable situation. Raising your child to be a self-confident and secure individual requires a foundation that assures stability. The introduction of daily routines provides developing children with a sense of comfort and trust, despite any changes that may occur outside the household. As children get older, his or her experience with consistency will encourage lower stress levels, productive prioritizing, and strong familial bonds.
