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EPISODE · Dec 24, 2025 · 12 MIN

How to Change Your Child’s Behavior_ Start With Building Character

from The Parenting Wisdom · host Efrat Amira

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.What You’ll LearnWhy modern parenting struggles with character formationHow Western thought (influenced by Rousseau) views children as inherently perfect—and why that makes discipline confusingA Jewish wisdom perspective on human nature: potential, not perfectionThe idea of two inner forces—self-centered instincts and higher values—and how they show up in kidsWhy character traits aren’t “good” or “bad,” but need balance and refinementHow strong traits like confidence, assertiveness, or cheerfulness can become destructive if unbalancedWhat Avodat Hamidot (character work) means in everyday parentingWhy changing perspective leads to emotional health—and better behavior over timeThe Big IdeaWhen we help our children expand their perspective—rather than just correcting actions—their emotions shift, their behavior follows, and their character strengthens.This is how we raise children who don’t just behave well, but become well.If you found this episode helpful, be sure to check out the next video on the real roots of anxiety and depression in children and teens.00:00 Elevating Parenting: A New Perspective04:05 Understanding Children's Nature: The Dual Souls08:07 Character Traits: Balancing Strengths and Weaknesses👉 Eliminate Yelling And Stess At Home. Get Your Free Guide HERE: https://www.efratamira.com/calmparent👉Explore public, private, homeschool, and unschooling with fresh perspective. Access Your Guide Here: https://www.efratamira.com/backtoschool👉 Join My newsletter to recieve weekly parenting insights and updates here: ht

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