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

Editorial Review:

Every parent hopes their child will be self-reliant, optimistic, and well mannered, a challenge 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 such as:
* determining realistic expectations for each child
* respect for adults
* chores
* mealtime battles
* coping with frustration
* developing independence and self-control
* resisting over-scheduling and over-indulgence
The Blessing of a Skinned Knee guides us toward effective, enlightened parenting in an increasingly speedy, material, and competitive age.

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

Blessings of a Skinned Knee:

Concepts clearly presented. I looked for curative truths related to children who have everything but are demanding, unhappy and unsuccessful. I found many truths in this book. They were identified as spirituality, family involvement, natural consequences and responsibility, not exclusively. Did I agree with everything? No. For instance: Jewish mother's drive their children toward "success" less than other mothers. This was a book about finding speciality by being responsible. I've already given two books to... more info

Using Jewish Teachings to Raise Children:

Based on Torah examples she show us how to get involve with our kids, and create a great relation.

Jewish Parenting at its best!:

This book is really wonderful. Wendy Mogel has systematically analyzed how to use Jewish teachings to raise healthy and emotionally strong children. The book is easy to read and understand. It is great for both the new parent and the seasoned one. This is a great baby shower gift as well as a book club/discussion book. You won't go wrong.

Some good tips!:

"Blessing of a Skinned Knee" is very good in guiding parents interested in using Judaism to raise a child, or even just in looking to understand any child in the context of how he/she was raised.
Although most of the recommendations do seem common sense, a couple did stick in my mind and are worth noting here:
1. During the Exodus only about 20% of the Jews left to follow Moses. Hence, the caution for a parent not to be too protective of one's child.
2. The Talmud says evil impulses are good... more info

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