Girls Ignight Program
At our Girls Ignite Program, we understand that every child carries a unique story, filled with their own needs, challenges, and strengths.When a sibling has extensive needs—whether due to a disability, behavioral challenges, or a mental health crisis—the entire family dynamic often shifts.
Siblings of Struggling Children
I believe every parent is familiar with the concept that is often given over regarding turning our homes into a “teivah”, so to speak, to protect our children from the storms raging outside. As this world becomes more complicated and social media threatens every boundary we build, we see many
Supporting Students with Different Emotional Needs in Your Classroom
Students bring unique emotional experiences to the classroom that impact their learning, relationships, and behavior. Addressing these emotional needs is key to creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive.The first step is establishing emotional safety, which is the foundation of a
A Chanukah Message from Rabbi Dov Silver
As we approach the Yom Tov of Chanukah, we strive to elevate ourselves and our families through the mitzvah of kindling the Chanukah lights. Beyond the lighting itself, we are inspired by watching the flames dance upward toward Heaven. These flames symbolize Klal Yisroel's resilience and
Rosh Hashana: Our Children - Our Focus
As we draw an end to this year, we conclude the reading of the Torah and anticipate starting anew with Parshas Bereishis. One of the final mitzvos that the Torah teaches us is the mitzvah of hakel. The Jewish People would gather on har habayis once in seven years on the year after the shmita year
"Unmasking our Teens"
There seems to be a dichotomy on Purim. On one hand we dress up in various costumes, disguising who we really are and “becoming” someone else. On the other hand, men drink at the seudah and the essence of wine is to reveal who someone truly is. “Nichnas yayin yatzah sod”- When wine goes in,
Guide To Handling Tragedies: Processing the Information and Supporting Others
When there is a tragedy in Klal Yisroel, we sometimes need to discuss it. While openly discussing it is important, we must be careful how we share it and with whom. We must be especially mindful of the dignity and sanctity of people's lives.
Nurturing Peace Within: Our Schools
Bullying is a harmful experience that can cause long-lasting damage to a child's development. Although the physical or verbal abuse may be brief, the emotional trauma can persist for a long time. Schools can combat this issue by implementing effective programs that support and guide both the
Nurturing Peace Within: Our Marriages
Our experience with teens, young adults, and families who seek our guidance clearly demonstrates that the community at largeis struggling to maintain a sense of peace within themselves and within their homes. For this reason, we will provide several weeks of inspiration to foster better
Nurturing Peace Within: The Community
Our experience with teens, young adults, and families who seek our guidance clearly demonstrates that the community at largeis struggling to maintain a sense of peace within themselves and within their homes. For this reason, we will provide several weeks of inspiration to foster better
Nurturing Peace Within: Relationships
Our experience with teens, young adults, and families who seek our guidance clearly demonstrates that the community at largeis struggling to maintain a sense of peace within themselves and within their homes. For this reason, we will provide several weeks of inspiration to foster better
Nurturing Peace Within: The Classroom
Our experience with teens, young adults, and families who seek our guidance clearly demonstrates that the community at largeis struggling to maintain a sense of peace within themselves and within their homes. For this reason, we will provide several weeks of inspiration to foster better
Nurturing Peace Within: The Home
Our experience with teens, young adults, and families who seek our guidance clearly demonstrates that the community at largeis struggling to maintain a sense of peace within themselves and within their homes. For this reason, we will provide several weeks of inspiration to foster better
Creating Shalom Bayis Between Parents and Child
The word ‘shalom’ is incredibly valued in the Hebrew language. ‘Shalom’ can mean hello, goodbye, and peace, which is the meaning I am going to concentrate on here. The value of peace in the Jewish religion is of such importance that the word ‘shalom’ is also
Current Events and Chanukah- A Message of Contradictions
The Chanukah season is really a time of contradictions. Winter has just started, it gets dark early, the weather has turned cold and rainy. Depression and anxiety are on the rise during the dark winter season. The school year is in full swing bringing a barrage of tests and homework. In fact, about
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Seize the Moment
Seize the Moment: Utilizing Rosh Hashana To Its Fullest
By Rabbi Dov Silver, Founder & Executive Vice President, Madraigos
As we wind down the current year and think ahead to the upcoming year, who among us doesn’t have deep feelings of hope and awe. We look back at the past
Summer Fun
Summer..Fun?
Mindi Werblowsky Saketkhou, LCSW, Clinical Director, Madraigos
Shavuos is over. And with the last yom tov of the year behind us the final countdown to summer vacation has begun. ‘Summer fun’. Camp, swimming, sun, parks, ball… everything you imagine when you think
Handling The Summertime Blues
For most of us, “Summer” conjures up a warm nostalgic feeling accompanied by good memories. As youngsters, we couldn´t wait until summertime arrived. It was the countdown to summer that kept most of us going, enduring the sometimes difficult and mundane times. Unfortunately for
Weathering the Storm of Parenting
I once heard a quote, “The apple doesn’t fall from the tree… except when there is a storm outside.” This seems to be an appropriate way to describe parenting today. How do we parent in a day and age when the world outside is trying with all their might to grab our children away from us?
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