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Tag: Childhood Development

0 Education Culture

The Lost Art of Role-Playing

Katherine Dee in Tablet · 14 May

Katherine Dee's article highlights the importance of role-playing in childhood development, drawing on the work of developmental psychologists Dorothy and Jerome Singer.

0 Education Culture

The Hidden Pressure Your Kids Feel About Money

Living Lchaim · 10 Mar

Rabbi Ari Schonfeld explores the subtle pressures Jewish children face regarding money and social standing, revealing that comparisons begin early and heavily influence their self-perception.

0 Culture Ethics

What Haredim Can Teach Us About Getting Off Our Smartphones

Rivka Bennun Kay in 18forty · 7 Aug 2025

In a world increasingly dominated by smartphones and social media, some members of the Haredi community, like Chani, have adopted kosher phones to limit their digital distractions and promote healthier lifestyles for themselves and their families.

0 Education Communities

Let’s Talk Schools: the Smartphone Free movement is gathering pace

Jewish Chronicle · 17 Nov 2024

The movement to delay smartphone usage among children is gaining traction, and educational psychologist Gemma Handelsman is at the forefront, especially within Jewish schools.

0 Education

Is It Just a Phase? What You Need To Know About Child Mental Health

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty · 13 Mar 2024

Child mental health is a crucial issue that requires attention and understanding from parents.