NJP #05
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Editor’s Note: The Essence of Education / Yael Resnick
Our challenge is to reach our children, not just teach them.
Learning the Hard Way: A Lesson in Miracles / Kreina Staal
“Having no experience with newborns, we had nothing to compare our situation to. Devorah Leah seemed normal to us.”
Should You Nurse in Public Places? / Marilyn Tokayer
“While we all prefer to breastfeed in private, there are times when it’s just not possible. The baby is hungry. What do you do?”
Sarah Was a Nursing Mother / Shoshana Socher
“I’d like to suggest a Jewish view of a certain sort of modesty—as exemplified by our foremother Sarah, the wife of Avraham Avinu—and discuss how it relates to us as modern nursing mothers.”
From Attachment to Autonomy: Teaching Children to Fly / Mimi Kleiman
“Strong parent-child attachment doesn’t make children grow up to be too dependent. It gives them the confidence to be independent.”
Explaining the Unexplainable: Helping Children Understand Death / Rena Ambush Levin
“Why discuss such a difficult topic with children? Because, sooner or later, they’ll need to know how to cope.”
My Spine-Tingling Adventures: Exploring Healing Through Network Chiropractic / Chayyim Pesach Silverman
“I feel better and better as I nourish my body’s innate healing power.”
Progressive Chinuch: A New Model for Traditional Jewish Education / Miriam Karp
“How can we ensure that our children get the best possible education?”
Put a Lid on It! The Power of the Yarmulka / Rabbi Boruch Cohen
“Each mitzvah is specially designed to develop a particular character trait. What quality does a yarmulka bring out in the boy who wears it?”
Kosher & Healthy: News, Action Item, Kid-Friendly Recipes
Also: Letters, nursing Q&A, poetry, Roundup