Ep. 31: The Four Elements In Your Children with Mrs. Chanie Brand
Is your child quick-tempered or easygoing? Does she thrive on routine or love spontaneity? In Episode 31 of the Optimizing Mothers Podcast, host Mrs. Sara Blau sits down with Mrs. Chani Brand to explore the four elements based on Chassidus, their corresponding personality types, and how understanding them can guide us in raising our children. Tune in for a practical and insightful conversation on chinuch that draws on the strengths Hashem gave each child. Listen now at www.bethrivkah.edu/brpodcast or on your favorite podcast platform. For more classes with chanie 4 ELEMENTS RECORDINGS and summary chart
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Ep. 30: There's Nothing New Under The Sun with Mrs. Gillie Shanowitz
Bais Rivkah Podcast: Episode 30 – There’s Nothing New Under the Sun In Episode 30 of the Optimizing Mothers Podcast, host Mrs. Sara Blau sits down with Mrs. Gillie Shanowitz to discuss how true chinuch must be rooted in Torah. Mrs. Shanowitz shares why setting high expectations for our daughters empowers them, rather than holding them back. But what about children who struggle to meet these expectations? Are there exceptions to the rule? Tune in for this thought-provoking conversation on raising confident, capable children.
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Ep. 29: Intentional Parenting with Mrs. Nechoma Itkin
In Episode #29 of the Optimizing Mothers podcast, host Mrs. Sara Blau explores the topic of parenting with intention with guest Mrs. Nechoma Itkin. Mrs. Itkin shares her perspective on how every detail in chinuch was carefully considered. From visiting malls during the holiday season to deciding if her daughters could go ice skating, every decision was meticulously planned. My child is very smart and bored in class. What should I do? How can I maintain a high standard at home if not all my children are up to it? Find out more in Episode 29, “Intentional Parenting”
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Ep. 28: Connection Over Control with Mrs. Vivi Deren
In Episode #28 of the Optimizing Mothers podcast, host Sara Blau speaks with Mrs. Vivi Deren about the delicate art of raising children with chassidishe chinuch while fostering relationship built on trust and connection. How can parents guide their children on the right path without resorting to control? What role does a parent’s personal growth play in the development of their child? Mrs. Deren shares her experiences and insights, reminding us that parenting is not about perfection but about connection. By creating a joyful environment, modeling values, and respecting a child’s individuality, parents can guide their children to thrive both spiritually and emotionally. Find out more in Episode 28, “Connection Over Control”: Listen to this episode and previous ones at www.bethrivkah.edu/brpodcast. Available on all major podcast platforms.
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Ep 27: In Touch with your Neshama with Mrs. Devori Nussbaum
In Episode #27 of the Optimizing Mothers podcast, host Sara Blau and guest Devori Nussbaum discuss how "Moach Shalit Al Halev" (the mind ruling the heart) influences optimal parenting. By harnessing cognitive faculties to manage emotional responses, you can engage more thoughtfully and intentionally with your children. When family chaos erupts and you feel a loss of control, how do you stay regulated and calm? Do you find yourself reacting impulsively to triggering situations and question the underlying causes of those disproportionate responses? Tune in as Devori shares her personal insights on how incorporating Chassidus fosters harmony and connection in her role as a mother and within herself. The purpose of this episode is to share tools to help overcome challenges with insights from Torah, specifically Tanya. Let us remember that Torah is Torahs Chayim, providing instructions for all areas of life and is not limited to any specific interpretations.
The Optimizing Mothers Podcast is here to optimize the chinuch of our children by inspiring, uniting and celebrating the foundations of Bais Rivkah’s families.
This podcast is a project of BRanches Bais Rivkah.
Sara Blau a mother like you, will lead you on a journey that’s focused on optimizing everything you are already doing and making it better.
For more info go to: bethrivkah.edu/brpodcast or bethrivkah.edu/branches
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