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Comment by Marsha on January 28, 2009 at 2:19pm

We are trying to set positive examples, but a few negetive ones do creep in. We are trying to teach our little one by going to services and having Shabbat dinner every Friday.

Comment by abejita on January 28, 2009 at 11:38am

Thanks for reminding me; I've been wanting to start blessing the children on Friday nights. I will have to print out the blessings (or are they in Meredith's book?) and start this Friday.

Comment by Dori Oshlag on January 28, 2009 at 10:43am

I must admit I miss the days of young one's pulling at your leg, but let me tell you that the naches definately continues even when they're in college. My first entered college this fall. The grounding you give them at home, how to be a mensch, be thoughtful of others , be a model to them pays off beyond words. Recently, he was on video chat, and asked for his shabbat blessing. If you haven't tried this out with your child/children it's a missed opportunity! Imagine how good it feels to your child to say the words of our ancestors (actual words that were said by Jacob to his grandchildren) every Fri. night. More than challah (although it tastes delicious) actions speak louder than words-give your child the weekly gift of a blessing, the best investment you could make!

Comment by abejita on December 27, 2008 at 4:08pm

Glad to see this group here! I try to use positive discipline but often catch myself falling back on yelling, shaming, lecturing, and punishing. :( I would love to learn how to break those bad habits of mine.