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Episode 25: "But You Turned Out Okay!…" When Grandparents and Parents Don't Agree (and How to Handle It)

We've all heard it: "But you turned out okay." And when it comes from a parent or grandparent, it can stop you in your tracks and is often accompanied by an eye roll! In this episode, I sit down with parenting and pregnancy expert Sharon Mazel to unpack what's really happening beneath that phrase, and why navigating generational differences in parenting can feel so complicated. Together, we explore how parenting has evolved, what's actually grounded in research, and where the biggest tensions tend to show up, from discipline and tantrums to sleep, safety, and screen time. We also talk about what often gets missed: the incredible value grandparents bring, how their involvement impacts kids, and how to create relationships built on mutual respect instead of frustration. This is a conversation about bridging the gap, not choosing sides, so the people who love our kids most can work together to raise them well.

Ways to Make the Seder Matter: Being Your Authentic Self, with Rabbi Scott Kahn (Part 3)

Pesach is the most educational holiday we have, but most of us walk into the Seder hoping it just works. In this mini-series, I sit down with three educators, each offering a completely different lens on how to approach the Seder and the days leading up to it. From building your night around a clear theme, to creating energy and engagement, to thinking deeply about your own role at the table, each conversation is filled with real, tangible ideas you can actually use.

Ways to Make the Seder Matter: Creating an Experience, with Rabbi Yair Menchel (Part 2)

Pesach is the most educational holiday we have, but most of us walk into the Seder hoping it just works. In this mini-series, I sit down with three educators, each offering a completely different lens on how to approach the Seder and the days leading up to it. From building your night around a clear theme, to creating energy and engagement, to thinking deeply about your own role at the table, each conversation is filled with real, tangible ideas you can actually use.

Ways to Make the Seder Matter: Choosing a Theme, with Rabbi Steve and Sharon Richter (Part 1)

Pesach is the most educational holiday we have, but most of us walk into the Seder hoping it just works. In this mini-series, I sit down with three educators, each offering a completely different lens on how to approach the Seder and the days leading up to it. From building your night around a clear theme, to creating energy and engagement, to thinking deeply about your own role at the table, each conversation is filled with real, tangible ideas you can actually use.

Episode 24: Raising Kids Who Notice: Incubating Emunah, Environmental Stewardship, Compassion for All Creatures, and Living Tzedakah

In this episode, host Alana Rifkin Gelnick speaks with Yosef Gillers, founder of GrowTorah. Yosef shares how his childhood experiences and mentors inspired him to integrate Torah values with hands on, nature-based education. They discuss the importance of noticing, appreciating, and modeling values for children, and how experiential learning, through gardening, hiking, and outdoor activities, fosters growth, empathy, and connection to the earth. Yosef offers practical advice for engaging kids with nature and Torah, emphasizing that small, intentional actions can make a lasting impact. Learn more about GrowTorah at https://www.growtorah.org/ [https://www.growtorah.org/].