The Parenting Wisdom

Efrat Amira
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The Parenting Wisdom Podcast is a place where we explore parenting from a truly holistic perspective. I believe that a wise parent is one who asks questions, keeps an open mind, and also trusts their deep inner knowing. Here, we integrate insights from psychology, sociology, holistic medicine, child development science, philosophy, and ancient wisdom. Because there is no single “right” way to parent — each of us is unique, and every child is a unique soul. The guiding principle of The Parenting Wisdom Podcast is that parents are their children’s leaders. And as leaders, we must be both humble and courageous as we raise children who will grow into independent, resilient, and fulfilled human beings — ready to share their unique gifts and live lives of meaning and purpose. We believe that our children are strong and capable, and that challenges are part of their growth. Our role is to let them face those challenges while remaining their safe haven — the steady presence they can always count on, no matter what.

  1. 2d ago

    How to Raise a Kid Who WANTS to Be Good

    For more resources, go to efratamira.comMy seven-year-old used to cry his way up our steep driveway every garbage day. A year later, taking the bins up and down is the job he's proudest of, and the change had nothing to do with stricter rules.Most parenting advice focuses on getting kids to behave. This episode is about a deeper goal: raising kids who want to be good, even when no one is watching.In this episode:- The two kinds of feeling good, instant gratification and fulfillment, and why we mix them up- What science says about the "quick hit," from Anna Lembke and Robert Lustig- The animal soul and the godly soul in the Tanya, and why fulfillment comes from connection- How today's "I want it now" culture works against our kids- Why wanting to be good is a muscle, and how to build it at home- Practical ideas for kids 8–11 and 12+, plus the step most parents miss- What to do when your child whines and drags their feet💬 Tell me in the comments: What's one job your child could own from start to finish that would make them feel needed?▶️ Watch next: Building a moral foundation at home → https://youtu.be/eNj-brnsZN8?si=3uJ7njMxoVJ-BtmB🌱 Go deeper:Becoming Leaders, Raising Leaders → efratamira.com/becoming-leadersCHAPTERS0:00 The driveway0:29 Behave vs. want to0:52 Two kinds of feeling good2:48 What science tells us3:27 The two souls4:30 The "I want it now" world6:04 Wanting to be good is a muscle6:56 The garbage bin story9:01 How to let them feel it10:16 Helping them notice the feeling11:06 Setting our expectations12:13 Bringing it together12:36 More keys: modeling, ownership and a moral foundationSOURCES- Anna Lembke, Dopamine Nation (2021)- Robert H. Lustig, The Hacking of the American Mind (2017)- Aknin, Hamlin & Dunn, "Giving Leads to Happiness in Young Children," PLoS ONE (2012): https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0039211- Tanya, R. Schneur Zalman of Liadi, chapters 1–2Parenting Wisdom with Efrat Amira helps parents look deeper at the parenting norms of our culture and find practical ways to raise kids differently, drawing on Jewish wisdom.#parenting #raisingkids #jewishparenting #parentingtips

  2. Oct 9

    Why You Lose It With Your Kids (And How to Find Your Center Again) with Dr. Tami Hartman

    Every parent gets pulled off center. The yelling, the reacting, the moments you promised yourself you'd handle differently. What matters is knowing how to come back. In this conversation, I sit down with Dr. Tami Hartman, a pediatric and prenatal chiropractor and mom of two teens who has spent almost 30 years watching family dynamics up close. We talk about what it really means to parent from your center: letting go of control, why validating every feeling may be leading us astray, and how to tell in the moment whether your child needs more love or more structure. Tami also shares how a serious illness stripped her life down to its essence, and the simple practices that kept bringing her back: meditation, prayer, and going outside. You'll hear why the answers you're looking for may not be in the next parenting book. They may already be inside you. In this episode: Why yelling is often about control, and what to do insteadThe difference between reacting and respondingWhy not every feeling needs to be validatedThe Kabbalistic "center line": balancing love and boundaries"Be still and know": slowing down to hear your own wisdomPractical ways to build a spiritual foundation in your kids, at any age💬 Tell me in the comments: What pulls you off center most as a parent, and what brings you back?

  3. Oct 2

    Why Your Kid Stopped Listening to You (It's Not a Discipline Problem)

    Go deeper with my programs: https://efratamira.comYour kid says "that's just YOUR opinion," and suddenly you don't know what to say. It's not a discipline problem. It's a missing moral foundation, and home is the only place left where our kids will learn it.We went from "do as I say, don't ask questions" to "your opinion is all that matters." Neither one works. In this video, I share how to let your kids be heard while you stay the parent, by teaching them that right and wrong are real.In this episode:✔️ 7 everyday moral questions that should never be left to "what do you think?"✔️ Dr. Leonard Sax's "culture of disrespect," and how it quietly undermines parents✔️ Why so many kids today dream of fame and money instead of goodness✔️ The 6 values every healthy society is built on✔️ 4 practical ways to teach a moral framework at home⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 Redefining Parenting Authority00:22 Navigating Moral Questions with Children01:17 Understanding Cultural Influences on Parenting03:17 Establishing a Moral Framework05:18 Core Values for a Healthy Society06:58 The Shift in Children's Aspirations09:01 Teaching Values in a Changing World11:43 Practical Ways to Instill Values13:21 The Importance of a Solid Moral Ground▶️ WATCH NEXT: Why Your Anxious Child Doesn't Have a Feelings Problem, They Have an Identity Problem💬 Tell me in the comments: what's one value you refuse to let the culture teach your child?📚 SOURCESLeonard Sax, The Collapse of Parenting: How We Hurt Our Kids When We Treat Them Like Grown-Ups (2016), Ch. 1, "The Culture of Disrespect": https://www.leonardsax.com/books/the-collapse-of-parenting/Matthew Simoneau, University of Wisconsin-Stout, via The Conversation (June 2026): https://theconversation.com/from-norway-to-wisconsin-children-want-to-be-social-media-influencers-when-they-grow-up-284251🌿 Go deeper with my programs: https://efratamira.com#ParentingTips #RaisingKids #SpiritualParenting

  4. Sep 17

    Why Your Anxious Child Doesn't Have a Feelings Problem, They Have an Identity Problem

    Is your anxious child struggling with an identity problem rather than a feelings problem? Learn why modern labels miss the mark.We often rush to label our children with mental health labels or gender identities before they have any grasp of their own values or family history. This societal pressure to define the self constantly can leave kids feeling overwhelmed by the weight of their own freedom.Anxious child behavior is rarely just about feeling too much. By shifting our focus from immediate symptom management to building a foundation of core values, we help children navigate the world without getting lost in these premature definitions. When we stop viewing our child's distress as a problem to be solved and start seeing it as a crisis of meaning, we provide the stability they actually need for healthy emotional resilience.Subscribe for weekly parenting advice breakdowns, and let me know in the comments how you handle these difficult conversations at home.

  5. Sep 7

    Why Your 'Empathetic' Parenting Is Making Your Child Selfish

    Are you an empathetic parent raising a child who can't handle the word "no"? Who breaks down at every frustration, speaks disrespectfully, or expects you to fix everything?You're not doing it wrong because you lack empathy. You might be doing it wrong because of it.In this video I'm going to show you the 4 ways empathy backfires in parenting — and what ancient wisdom from Plato, Buddha, and Jewish mysticism (the Tanya) teaches us about what empathy is actually for.The answer has everything to do with two inner forces every human is born with — and your job as a parent is not to remove your child's discomfort. It's to help them move through it.In this episode:✔ The 4 patterns that steal your child's maturation moments (without you realizing it)✔ The difference between empathy and enmeshment — and why it matters✔ What the animal soul and godly soul have to do with raising resilient kids✔ Exactly what to say to a toddler, a tween, and a teenager in the moment✔ What a truly mature person looks like — and how you help your child become oneChapters:00:00 The Challenge of Modern Parenting02:48 Understanding the Animal and Godly Soul06:10 Patterns of Overprotection in Parenting09:04 Empathy vs. Enmeshment in Parenting11:59 Practical Strategies for Different Age Groups14:51 The Journey Towards Maturation

  6. Aug 9

    The One Lesson Every Child Needs to Escape Victim Thinking

    Your kid comes home from school and the first words out of their mouth are: "Why does this always happen to me?"What you say next is shaping how your child sees the entire world — as a place that is out to get them, or a place they can navigate from a position of strength.In this video I teach you one concept from ancient Jewish wisdom that changes that answer forever. Not through lectures or pep talks — but through the way you respond in the small, everyday moments when your child comes to you hurt, frustrated, or stuck.You will learn:- Why children default to "why me" thinking and what is really behind it- The spiritual root of this idea from the book The Art of Elevation by Yechiel Harari- 4 practical principles from ancient Jewish wisdom that you can start using today- What to say instead of "Are you okay?" in the hardest parenting momentsThis is not about positive thinking. It is about giving your child a deep, unshakeable belief that challenges exist to reveal their strength — not to prove they are not enough.FREE DOWNLOAD: The Reframe Toolkit7 questions to ask instead of "Are you okay?" — with when to use each one and why it works.Download here: https://www.efratamira.com/reframeBOOK MENTIONED:The Art of Elevation by Yechiel HarariTIMESTAMPS:00:00 Understanding Children's Emotional Responses02:07 The Power of Perspective in Parenting05:53 Principles for Empowering Children12:12 Real-Life Applications and Success Stories#parentingtips #jewishwisdom #consciousparenting #raisingkids #parentingadvice #kabbalah #resilience #parentingphilosophy #momlife #dadlife

  7. Jul 17

    Why Modern Kids Are Anxious- And the Three Habits That Fix It

    Your child isn't anxious because of school, screens, or pressure- those are just the places where anxiety lands. In this episode I share what anxiety really is (hint: it's not fear), the three "thieves" that quietly stole meaning from modern childhood — the achievement-obsessed schedule, the lost outdoors, and the family that became a taxi service- and the three connections that bring meaning and calm back into your child's life: belonging, nature, and the sacred. Simple habits. No cost. Real change.Drawing on the work of cognitive scientist John Vervaeke, Iain McGilchrist, and Richard Louv's Last Child in the Woods — woven together with ancient Jewish wisdom.00:00 The Crisis of Meaning in Childhood02:44 Three Ways Childhood Loses Meaning07:57 The Impact of Modern Family Dynamics12:46 Restoring Meaning Through Connection16:15 The Bigger Picture: Mental Health and Meaning👉 Watch next: Why AI Is Destroying Your Kids' Motivation

  8. Jul 3

    Why AI Is Destroying Your Kids Motivation

    We're raising the first generation in modern history that's testing lower than their parents — less attention, less memory, even lower IQ — and they're doing it while AI can already ace the very tasks we grade them on. So how do we keep our kids motivated to learn? The answer is an idea Jewish wisdom gave us thousands of years ago about our single deepest drive in life. plus 4 practical tools to help your child tap into it and gain a motivation no machine can ever compete with.Chapters:00:00 The Obsession with Results01:44 The Decline in Cognitive Development05:39 The True Pleasure of Learning08:36 Practical Tools for Motivating Learning10:36 Bringing It All Together

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The Parenting Wisdom Podcast is a place where we explore parenting from a truly holistic perspective. I believe that a wise parent is one who asks questions, keeps an open mind, and also trusts their deep inner knowing. Here, we integrate insights from psychology, sociology, holistic medicine, child development science, philosophy, and ancient wisdom. Because there is no single “right” way to parent — each of us is unique, and every child is a unique soul. The guiding principle of The Parenting Wisdom Podcast is that parents are their children’s leaders. And as leaders, we must be both humble and courageous as we raise children who will grow into independent, resilient, and fulfilled human beings — ready to share their unique gifts and live lives of meaning and purpose. We believe that our children are strong and capable, and that challenges are part of their growth. Our role is to let them face those challenges while remaining their safe haven — the steady presence they can always count on, no matter what.

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  • Creator
    Efrat Amira
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    111
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Efrat Amira
  • Show Website
    The Parenting Wisdom