Morning Rush
By Bracha Mirsky
I get no cooperation from my older son, which means no cooperation from my younger son, who is fond of imitating his big brother. I hate having to raise my voice before leaving the house instead of spending it happily with my children...
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Daughter is Selfish
By Bracha Mirsky
As my daughter entered into her teen years, she became so consumed with her wants and needs! We are constantly giving to her, but she refuses to contribute to the family unless there is something in it for her.
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My Child Has A Difficult Teacher This Year
By Bracha Mirsky
My child is having a very difficult year in school. His teacher's style is very rigid, whereas my child has always thrived in a freer, more creative type of atmosphere.
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Changing "Child Spin" into "Mom Spin"
By Bracha Mirsky
My two-year-old is constantly throwing his food on the floor. I have tried praising him when nothing is thrown and making him pick up what he throws, but he continues to do so. Help!
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Is Motherhood Non-Stop Monotony?
By Bracha Mirsky
I love my children. But every once in a while, I just feel that motherhood is an endless string of tedious, monotonous and un-intellectual activity, which ends at the end of an exhausting day only to begin once again the very next morning...
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Moody Teen
By Bracha Mirsky
My seventeen year old can be very moody. There are time when he is wonderfully accommodating but other times the slightest request will make him sullen, disrespectful and irritated. Do I just ignore these outbursts?
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Getting Kids Organized
By Bracha Mirsky
Can I teach my child to be more organized? She's just a total mess! She's very bright and capable, but procrastinates with all her responsibilities...
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Finding Recreation for the Whole Family
By Bracha Mirsky
We have a family with teenage children as well as really young ones. I am finding it challenging to go on recreational trips or vacations that would be suitable for everyone. Is there such a thing?
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Children and Passover Cleaning
By Bracha Mirsky
I am trying to prepare my home for the holiday of Passover but with three very young children, I find time to be so scarce! Do you have any practical suggestions on how I can include my children in my holiday preparations?
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Getting Kids to Help More
By Bracha Mirsky
The two most relevant concepts in getting kids to help out are establishing family routines and consequences.
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Bracha Mirsky is a mother of triplets and twins, a Registered Nurse and labor Coach, and a Certified Parent and Infant Consultant, who has a unique ability to see "parenting complexities" from a multitude of angles. Bracha can be reached via her site: 
