Explore the balance between unconditional love and the responsibility for personal growth. Just as Yom Kippur offers forgiveness while calling us to confess and refine ourselves, parenting mirrors this dynamic.

As we continue to nurture our young learners, teaching them social skills and manners is essential, but it's equally important to make this learning process engaging and positive. Rather than using forceful methods, we can guide children in a supportive and enjoyable manner.

Now that the first week of school is behind you (- whew!), it’s a great time to reflect on how drop-offs have been going and to fine-tune your approach. Whether your child is still adjusting or has settled in nicely, there are steps you can continue to take to make drop-off easier and build trust between your child, their teacher, and you.