Simply Jewish Parenting
Practical Jewish parenting tips for raising resilient, grateful, value-driven children in today’s world.
Welcome to Simply Jewish Parenting — practical guidance for raising confident, resilient, values-driven Jewish kids. Hosted by Adina Soclof, Parent Educator, Speech Pathologist, and founder of ParentingSimply.com, this channel helps parents build calm homes, strong character, gratitude, emotional intelligence, and Jewish connection.
Expect short, research-based episodes on real parenting challenges: tantrums, entitlement, sibling conflict, screen time, teens pulling away, and holiday overwhelm. Learn how Jewish wisdom, rituals, Shabbat, blessings, Modeh Ani, and traditions can make parenting easier, not harder.
Adina has taught thousands of parents and professionals and is the author of Parenting Simply: Preparing Kids for Life. Join a community that understands your struggles and equips you with language, tools, and compassion.
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Simply Jewish Parenting
Latest Episodes
What Happens When You Trade Control For Trust
Summer can turn parents into nonstop reminder machines. Camp bags, towels, sunscreen, water bottles, library books, and somehow we’re the ones holding the entire plan in our heads. I want to offer a calmer, more effective alternative: trade the...
Summer Misbehavior Reset
Summer sounds like it should be easy, but a lot of parents quietly experience the opposite: louder days, bigger feelings, more whining, and a shorter fuse for everyone. We’re naming what’s really going on when kids “misbehave” in the summer and...
Packing A Social Toolbox For Camp
Camp is packed with little social landmines that adults forget are even there. Where can I sit? Can I touch someone’s stuff? How do I join a game without getting shut down? If your child is heading to summer camp and you’re worried they might f...
What Kids Learn When We Praise Dad Out Loud
We talk about fathers as active, essential parents and why the “clueless dad” storyline in books, media, and jokes quietly shapes what kids believe. We share what research says about father involvement and a simple daily practice that helps kid...
How To Get More Cooperation By Offering Real Choices
Power struggles usually aren’t about shoes, shirts, or toothbrushing. They’re about control. Kids crave autonomy, parents have to keep structure and safety, and that gap can turn everyday routines into arguments. We walk through one of the most...
