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פרשת כי תצא PARSHAT KI TEITZEI PIRKEI AVOT 1 & 2
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when responding to children under these circumstances. Firstly, it’s important to give children a safe space to speak, meaning a space to express them selves in the way that is natural for them. Some children don’t have much of a reaction and others will cry, show anger and frustration. They may say things that you don’t agree with or challenge you. Giving them the space to do this is crucial. Rabbi Nachman Winkler Next, when they ask questions, try to give Page 16 them accurate information, answering only the questions they ask. Stay focused. It’s not Michal Silverstein, MS necessary to elaborate or get sidetracked by Dear T.R. politics or other similar situations. ExplanaMichal Silverstein Thank you for asking this tions should be given in an age appropriate Page 72 very relevant and timely manner. Just like your rules are age approquestion. priate your discussions should be as well. Adults as well as children are overHaving more detailed, graphic conversations whelmed with emotions when they hear is more appropriate with an 18 than a 10 year about a terrorist attack. When they become old. more frequent, the feeling of uncertainty It’s important to keep an eye out for both and loss of control can create much anxiety. emotional and physical signs of distress. There are certain guidelines to keep in mind If your child looks sad, has crying spells becomes fearful or angry or is experiencing changes in sleeping and eating patterns YERUSHALAYIM SHABBAT KI TEITZEI he ZMANIM may need extra help processing the curCANDLES 6:22 PM • EARLY 5:38 PMFor• Sale: HAVDALA 7:34 PM rent • RABBEINU TAM 8:13ofPM state of events. Be aware behavioral changes. 25 Ben Maimon, 4 rooms, 113m, your own emotional state, it’s ADVERTISINGRegarding & SPONSORSHIPS 02-560-9125 OU ISRAEL 02-560-9100 2TORAHTIDBITS.COM bathrooms, porch, 1st floor, elevator, important to model emotions in front of your
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Dear OU Parenting, Following the recent string of terrorist attacks, my son, 11, has become very anxious. I, of course, have also been affected by all the loss and trauma. I’m not sure how much or how little to share with him in general and specifically regarding my own emotional experience. For example, should I try not to cry and be sad around him? T.R.
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