Mr Mizrahi's Blog

What to Do When Consequences Don’t Work

What to Do When Consequences Don’t Work

    Very often consequences are just punishments in disguise, or at the very least, unpleasant power plays that take away a child’s sense of capability, well-being and trust. Instead of...

What to Do When Consequences Don’t Work

    Very often consequences are just punishments in disguise, or at the very least, unpleasant power plays that take away a child’s sense of capability, well-being and trust. Instead of...

When Kids Experience Complex Feelings

When Kids Experience Complex Feelings

    Kids experience complex feelings just like adults. They get frustrated, excited, nervous, sad, jealous, frightened, worried, angry and embarrassed.   However young kids usually don’t have the vocabulary...

When Kids Experience Complex Feelings

    Kids experience complex feelings just like adults. They get frustrated, excited, nervous, sad, jealous, frightened, worried, angry and embarrassed.   However young kids usually don’t have the vocabulary...

Connection Over Correction

Connection Over Correction

  If we find ourselves facing repeated challenges with our children, the real solution isn't more control—it's more connection. The path forward begins with relationship. Children thrive when they feel...

Connection Over Correction

  If we find ourselves facing repeated challenges with our children, the real solution isn't more control—it's more connection. The path forward begins with relationship. Children thrive when they feel...

Never Give up on Your Children

Never Give up on Your Children

  Kindness at home builds a better world outside. “The way we treat children will be carried within them for a lifetime. Be gentle. Be kind. Be loving. Today’s child...

Never Give up on Your Children

  Kindness at home builds a better world outside. “The way we treat children will be carried within them for a lifetime. Be gentle. Be kind. Be loving. Today’s child...

Our Children Occasionally Have Bad Days

Our Children Occasionally Have Bad Days

  Today, someone needs this reminder—maybe it’s you. Our children will have off days. There will be moments when they feel sad, tired, frustrated, moody, or just plain off—even when...

Our Children Occasionally Have Bad Days

  Today, someone needs this reminder—maybe it’s you. Our children will have off days. There will be moments when they feel sad, tired, frustrated, moody, or just plain off—even when...

The Confusion Between Accommodation And Remediation

The Confusion Between Accommodation And Remedia...

    “I wish I knew this at the beginning of the school year!” How many times have you realized that you could have done things differently as a parent,...

The Confusion Between Accommodation And Remedia...

    “I wish I knew this at the beginning of the school year!” How many times have you realized that you could have done things differently as a parent,...