The Parenting Wisdom

The Parenting Wisdom

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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July 17, 2026 17 mins

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 l...

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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...

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Stop over-parenting and reduce child anxiety using a 4,000-year-old framework. Learn the exact balance between engagement and autonomy.Many parents today spend more time with their children than ever before, yet kids are reporting higher levels of stress and anxiety. This paradox suggests that modern parenting styles often lean too heavily into control, unintentionally stifling a child's development. This video explores why constan...

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Join the 10 week class- The Soul Map of Parenting here: https://www.efratamira.com/soulparentingWhen your child is hurting, your instinct is to sit with them, validate the feeling, and make them feel seen. And that instinct is right — but it's only half the picture.In this episode I want to show you why staying in the validation moment, without moving past it, can actually keep your child stuck. And what to do instead.We'll e...

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Your child works hard. They care deeply. And every single competition day — they fall apart.Shaking. Throwing up. Running to the bathroom. And you don't know what to say anymore.In this episode I share two real stories from parents just like you — a 14-year-old track runner and a 15-year-old wrestler — both performing well, both physically falling apart before every competition. And I want to show you what is real...

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Your child isn't lazy — they're stuck in a trap. In this episode, I'm going to show you the real spiritual battle happening over your kids' souls and exactly what to do about it.Subscribe for weekly tools on raising kids with real depth, real purpose, and real motivation. 📖 Inspired by: The Art of Elevation — Yehiel Harari🎥 Watch next: When Your Child Wants to Quit… Should You Push Them?→ https://youtu.be/pZF_0...

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🔗 Parenting Wisdom Membership — launching May 19th:https://www.efratamira.com/community1🔗 Full interview with Yechiel Harari: https://youtu.be/m92MWmACDBs?si=EykX6fUiYgfI5c7iAs parents, we've moved away from the old model — power, control, shame — and toward something more empathetic. We validate our children's feelings, hold space, and try to make them feel seen. And that shift matters. But many of us have ende...

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Sign up for my upcoming free online workshop: Grit Starts at Home:https://www.efratamira.com/grittykids👉 Join The Parenting Wisdom Community FB group for weekly Parenting Q&A:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17mDYDmSNa/We live in a parenting culture that puts feelings on a pedestal. Validate every emotion. Name it. Sit with it. Never dismiss it.But what if that approach — as well-intentioned as it is — is actually ...

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👉 Join Becoming Leaders- Raising Leaders Program: https://www.efratamira.com/blrlprogram👉 Join The Parenting Wisdom Community FB group for weekly Parenting Q&A:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17mDYDmSNa/Think Twice Before Sending Your Child to TherapyTherapy has become the default solution for almost every challenge children face today. But is it always the right answer?In this episode, parenting coach Efrat Amira explores a...

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👉 Join The Parenting Wisdom Community FB group for weekly Parenting Q&A:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17mDYDmSNa/Join Becoming Leaders- Raising Leaders parenting program: https://www.efratamira.com/blrlprogram👉 Join my newsletter to receive weekly parenting insights and updates here: https://www.efratamira.com/newsletterWhat if the reason punishment isn’t working for your child isn’t because they’re diffi...

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Check out other interviews with Dr Yehiel Harari:https://youtu.be/_T3BcIzpaYMhttps://youtu.be/m92MWmACDBsInterview #3 with Dr. Yehiel HarariIs happiness just an emotion — or is it the foundation of who your child becomes?In this fourth conversation with Dr. Yehiel Harari, we explore a powerful idea rooted i...

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👉 Join Becoming Leaders- Raising Leaders program here: https://www.efratamira.com/blrlprogram👉 Join The Parenting Wisdom Community FB group for weekly Parenting Q&A:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17mDYDmSNa/In this episode, we take a thoughtful and nuanced look at ADHD.Is it truly a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder rooted in genetics and brain chemistry?Or could it also be understood as a difference in cognitive wiring ...

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👉 Join The Parenting Wisdom Community FB group for weekly Parenting Q&A:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17mDYDmSNa/Get your values workbook here: https://www.efratamira.com/valuesHave you ever found yourself repeating the same request over and over… until you either explode or give up and do it yourself?In today’s culture of conscious and gentle parenting, many of us have unconsciously absorbed the belief that di...

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👉 Join The Parenting Wisdom Community FB group for weekly Parenting Q&A:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17mDYDmSNa/There’s almost nothing more triggering as a parent than being ignored.That tight feeling in your chest when your child tunes you out?It’s not just frustration — it feels like disrespect.But here’s the hard truth:The moment we start yelling, we stop leading.Instead of being the calm, secure...

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👉 Join The Parenting Wisdom Community FB group for weekly Parenting Q&A:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17mDYDmSNa/Why did we stop trusting our instincts? In an era of "over-parenting" and endless expert advice, many parents feel overwhelmed and under-qualified. In this episode, parenting coach Efrat Amira breaks down the 10 modern beliefs that are quietly killing your confidence and preventing you from leading your family.Wh...

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👉 Join The Parenting Wisdom Community FB group for weekly Parenting Q&A:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17mDYDmSNa/👉 Join my newsletter to receive weekly parenting insights and updates here: https://www.efratamira.com/newsletter👉 The Parenting Wisdom Website: https://www.efratamira.com/The ADHD label is being thrown around faster than ever before. Behaviors that were once considered a normal part of childhood—especial...

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👉 Join The Parenting Wisdom Community FB group to continue the conversation:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17mDYDmSNa/👉 Join my newsletter to receive weekly parenting insights and updates here: https://www.efratamira.com/newsletterIs your child truly an introvert, or are they struggling with social anxiety? Many parents try to help a shy child by pushing them to be more "outgoing," but this often feels like a threat rather than...

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👉 Join The Parenting Wisdom Community FB group to continue the conversation:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17mDYDmSNa/👉 Join my newsletter to receive weekly parenting insights and updates here: https://www.efratamira.com/newsletterIs your child "lazy," or is something else going on?

In this episode, parenting coach Efrat Amira deconstructs the myth of the unmotivated child. If you’re tired of the constant nagging, bribing...

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Do your kids constantly push your buttons, leaving you feeling angry, guilty, anxious, or overwhelmed?

You’re not alone — and more importantly, there’s a real reason this keeps happe...

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n this episode, Efrat Amira introduces a powerful shift inspired by The Art of Elevation by Yechiel Harari: our role as parents is not just to manage behavior, but to elevate our children.

Rather than reacting moment to moment, we’re invited to help our children see the good already within them—their potential, strength, and capacity for growth—while gently refining the traits that pull them off course.
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