Parents can find many ways to safely empower teens without allowing them to make dangerous choices. Most of the time the significance of the choices does not matter; even small decisions can make a difference and allow them to feel that they can fulfill their desire for control in a healthy way...
Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch, MA, is the Executive Director of Shalom Task Force and author of a new book entitled "First Aid For Jewish Marriages." He maintains a private practice in Marriage and Family Therapy and resides in Crown Heights, NY, with his wife and children. To order a copy of his new book, please visit Rabbi Schonbuch's website.
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Just about every career requires prior course training, and often some work-related experience.
Becoming a parent can be one of the most responsible positions we undertake, yet most of us do so unprepared and without any prior knowledge.
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Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch, MA, is the Executive Director of Shalom Task Force and author of a new book entitled "First Aid For Jewish Marriages." He maintains a private practice in Marriage and Family Therapy and resides in Crown Heights, NY, with his wife and children. To order a copy of his new book, please visit Rabbi Schonbuch's website.