Welcome back to another episode of The Jews Next Dor! Our guest today is Mrs. Dina Schoonmaker, a member of the Michlalah faculty for over 30 years. She lectures internationally and gives vaadim for women. She is a popular speaker, relationship counselor, teacher, and an important and inspiring person in our community.

We talk about understanding middos and discovering timeless parenting strategies for raising ethical, humble, and compassionate children. This insightful discussion shares practical tips on instilling values like honesty, respect, and patience through Jewish wisdom and spiritual modeling. Learn how to cultivate strong character in kids by focusing on their strengths and using encouragement over criticism. Walk away with concrete methods for developing morality in a positive yet impactful way.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:03 Showing value through praise
02:11 Torah values vs. morals and ethics
03:05 How to teach kids honesty?
08:39 Respect and self-respect
12:00 Empathy and COVID story
14:31 Exercise for understanding others
16:06 Patience and the ability to constrain discomfort
20:50 Confidence and overconfidence
24:22 The right setting for teaching children
26:48 Positive reinforcement
29:28 The final message

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