Mikhal WeinerMetzora: Be the Change.What if we practiced radical acceptance and love? What would that look like for our kids and ourselves?Apr 8, 2022Apr 8, 2022
Mikhal WeinerTazria: Sometimes We Need to Be SeenAs parents, our instinct is to fix everything for our little ones. Sometimes the answer is just to see them and to hold space.Apr 1, 2022Apr 1, 2022
Mikhal WeinerTzav: What’s in a Ritual?Spontaneity is great, but there’s also a lot of comfort in rituals and routines.Mar 18, 2022Mar 18, 2022
Mikhal WeinerVayikra: Is Simplicity Really That Great?As we grow up, we lose our innocence and simple view of the world. Maybe that’s not such a bad thing after all.Mar 11, 20221Mar 11, 20221
Mikhal WeinerPekudei: Carry That WeightHow we love ourselves teaches our children to love themselves. On letting go of baggage and connecting to the divine.Mar 4, 2022Mar 4, 2022
Mikhal WeinerVayakhel: Making a FussI’ve been writing this blog for over a year now and, during that time, I’ve always written about my own confusing moments in the joyful…Feb 25, 20221Feb 25, 20221
Mikhal WeinerKi Tisa: Nature or NurtureParenting is hard. How can we preserve our children’s innate ability to feel big feelings, just like we nurture their other talents?Feb 18, 20221Feb 18, 20221
Mikhal WeinerTetzaveh: Jewels Are for EveryoneClothes (and jewels!) empower us to be our full selves. This is why I’ll never inhibit what my child chooses to wear.Feb 11, 20221Feb 11, 20221
Mikhal WeinerTerumah: Trusting Our Kids’ Self-RelianceOn trusting our kids (and ourselves), the symbolism of the Ark of the Covenant, and respectful parentingFeb 4, 20224Feb 4, 20224
Mikhal WeinerMishpatim: Sharing Sacred MomentsHow can I share holidays with my kid while serving as a leader of my Jewish community? Some thoughts on this and the weekly Torah portion.Jan 28, 2022Jan 28, 2022