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Simply Jewish Parenting

Simply Jewish Parenting

Written by: Adina Soclof
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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.

Subscribe for Jewish parenting tips, behavior insights, family communication skills, and encouragement—because parenting is hard, but you don’t have to do it alone.

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Episodes
  • How Planning, Praise, And Small Rituals Make Shabbos Smoother

    How Planning, Praise, And Small Rituals Make Shabbos Smoother
    Jan 27 2026

    We share a practical Shabbos game plan that turns a loud table into a kinder one using structure, kid input, and small, specific praise. We close with rituals that ground us, bless our kids, and help us reset for a warmer week ahead.

    • normalising Shabbos chaos and setting expectations
    • planning seating, turns and roles before Shabbos
    • using family minhag to reduce conflict
    • inviting kids to co-create solutions
    • preventing meltdowns with thoughtful prep
    • running an after-action review post-Shabbos
    • using specific praise to reinforce wins
    • protecting one grounding ritual for yourself
    • closing with blessings, cuddles and gratitude
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    7 mins
  • Calmer Friday, Kinder Home

    Calmer Friday, Kinder Home
    Jan 20 2026

    We share a simple plan to turn Friday chaos into a calm, repeatable rhythm that kids can follow and enjoy. Predictable routines, age-right jobs, and small early prep steps make Shabbos smoother and more connected.

    • why predictable Fridays reduce pushback
    • how to post and follow a simple routine
    • giving age-right jobs with clear success
    • planning jobs with kids for buy-in
    • the two-job rule and clear time limits
    • respectful requests that teach life skills
    • bringing fun with music, timers, and real cooking
    • small early prep that makes Friday lighter
    • one weekly question to guide change
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    5 mins
  • Shabbos Without The Pressure

    Shabbos Without The Pressure
    Jan 13 2026

    We explore how the Shabbos you imagine meets the one you live, and why an expectation reset makes Fridays lighter and family time warmer. Practical reflection prompts help align ideals with your current stage of parenting so spills and sibling fights stop feeling like failures.

    • fantasy versus reality on Friday afternoons
    • why expectations shape Shabbos more than behavior
    • acceptance of mess, noise and imperfect meals
    • four reflection questions to recalibrate goals
    • realistic bonding time with kids
    • normalising sibling rivalry and seeking repair
    • age-appropriate helping and simple tasks
    • preview of cooperation strategies for next week

    Thanks for joining me on Simply Jewish Parenting. You are doing great work creating a home of warmth, respect, and emotional safety, and raising the next generation of Collins Throw
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    5 mins
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