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EPISODE · Mar 6, 2026 · 29 MIN

Raising Happy Kids: Why Happiness Is the #1 Value in Your Home

from The Parenting Wisdom · host Efrat Amira

👉 Join The Parenting Wisdom Community FB group for weekly Parenting Q&A:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17mDYDmSNa/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 in the teachings of Shneur Zalman of Liadi, founder of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement:Happiness is not about smiling more.It’s about how you see reality.What Is Happiness?According to Dr. Harari, happiness is not short-term pleasure or excitement.It is:* Not seeing yourself as a victim* Accepting reality while believing it works in your favor* Regulating your emotions* Feeling loved and capable* Trusting that every moment holds opportunityHappiness is a lens — not a mood.Why It Matters in ParentingThe true test of a healthy home is not grades or achievements.It’s this:Is your child happy?Because a happy child:* Feels secure* Feels heard* Knows they are loved* Develops inner strengthChildren absorb the emotional atmosphere of the home more than the words we say.Building Blocks We Discuss:* Creating a positive emotional climate* Giving children a sense of influence and voice* The power of deeply felt love* Teaching children to adopt empowering lensesWhen happiness becomes your highest value, everything else aligns around it.Let us know in the comments:How can you create a happier atmosphere in your home?👉 Join my newsletter to receive weekly parenting insights and updates here: https://www.efratamira.com/newsletter👉 The Parenting Wisdom Website: https://www.efratamira.com/

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