ISSUE 1577
ב"ה
United We Stand
AUGUST 24TH 2024 ▪ כ׳ אב תשפ"ד
פרשת עקב
PARSHAT EIKEV Avot Chapter 5
OU ISRAEL PARENTING COLUMN
when responding to children und circumstances. Firstly, it’s important to give childr space to speak, meaning a space to them selves in the way that is nat them. Some children don’t have m reaction and others will cry, show an frustration. They may say things t don’t agree with or challenge you Davening and Putting on Tefillin them the space to do this is crucial. after Passing the Date Line Next, when they ask questions, tr them accurate information, answer Rabbi Daniel Mann Page 54 the questions they ask. Stay focused Michal Silverstein, MS necessary to elaborate or get sidetra Dear T.R. politics or other similar situations. E Michal Silverstein Thank you for asking this tions should be given in an age app Page 56 very relevant and timely manner. Just like your rules are age question. priate your discussions should be Adults as well as children are overHaving more detailed, graphic conve whelmed with emotions when they hear is more appropriate with an 18 than a about a terrorist attack. When they become old. more frequent, the feeling of uncertainty It’s important to keep an eye out and loss of control can create much anxiety. emotional and physical signs of There are certain guidelines to keep in mind If your child looks sad, has cryin becomes fearful or angry or is ex YERUSHALAYIM SHABBAT PARSHAT EIKEV ing changes in sleeping and eating p CANDLES 6:37 PM • EARLY 5:52 PM • HAVDALA 7:50 PM • RABBEINU TAM 8:29 PM he may need extra help processing rent state of events. Be aware of be For Sale: ADVERTISING & SPONSORSHIPS 02-560-9125 TORAHTIDBITS.COM OU ISRAEL 02-560-9100 changes. 25 Ben Maimon, 4 rooms, 113m, Regarding your own emotional s 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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