"A recommended book for every parent in any stage and situation." - Shira Apple Gross, California

"I am excited to read this book and dive into the wealth of insights in Ifat Matzner-Herooti's book. For those who do not know, Ifat is a Zen Master on parenting, and anyone wishing to apply wonderful insights to their parenting and become a more calm and allowing parent should order this book." - Anna Blumenfeld

"I read this in one gulp! I couldn't put it down until I'd finished it!! Real and painful at the same time. But it opens the door to a long and important journey!" - Kfir Eyal, California

"Listen to her! She is smart as well as funny! Her book is wonderful, easy to read, and full of tips that actually work. Believe me." - Mayvar Dorset, California

"I was drawn into this book and read it every spare second I had. I quickly discovered that every sentence is relevant, as if the book had been written especially about the things I go through on a daily basis. Everything makes so much sense when you understand the reasons behind behavior. I intend to read it again, and this time I will take notes about how to handle temper tantrums, uncooperative children, etc. Ever since reading this book, me reactions are preceded by a deep breath and an attempt to interpret the cause behind the behavior. The results are immediate - the atmosphere in the house is calmer, and there has been a significant decrease in resistance. Yesterday, I tried the "Thanksgiving" exercise with my son for the first time. He was highly cooperative and even excited. My husband has expressed great interest in the book as well, and we thank you from our hearts for the wonderful book you have written. It is written in an interesting, clear, humorous and fun language. I have recommended it to many people, it has really changed our life." - Mor Shirazli, Israel

★Based on a unique Jewish-Israeli approach, Dr. Ifat Matzner-Herooti has developed a clear and instructive parenting method that helps parents to make a shift in their parenting. Her effective insights and tools teach parents to generate a change in self-awareness that opens new opportunities to connect with their children.
★We love our children and want to be the best parents we can be, but despite our intentions – and maybe because of them – we often lose our patience. This book will empower you with the tools to tackle the greatest challenge of your life, raising children.

No father wakes up in the morning and decides that today he will yell at his children, and no mother enjoys threatening or punishing. We love our children and want to be the best parents possible. Although we feel strongly about being understanding and kind, we often lose our patience and then regret our behavior later.

What happens in the space between our good intentions and reality, and more importantly – what can we do to alter our reactions?

Dr. Matzner-Herooti’s clear methods will help you understand yourself better and generate a change in self-awareness that will open up opportunities to connect with your children. It is written for parents with children of all ages and offers practical tools for facing burning questions, such as:

How to handle temper tantrums?
How to resolve sibling rivalry without making it worse?
How to prevent morning routines from becoming morning melt downs?
Do threats and punishments actually work, or do they do more harm than good?
Dr. Ifat Matzner-Herooti, a parenting coach and lecturer, shares her expertise by introducing an approach to help you raise children with confidence, emotional intelligence and empathy. This book will help you discover that every parenting challenge is an opportunity for you to learn and grow. The concepts she outlines are simultaneously profound and practical, serious and amusing, just like life.

Dr. Ifat Matzner-Herooti
Dr. Ifat Matzner-Herooti, a parenting coach, teaches and shares her parenting insights through lectures, workshops, digital courses, a podcast, and various media columns. Ifat holds a Ph.D. in Law from the University of California, Berkeley. Her research examines the challenges of Israeli and American fathers in combining work and family.
Ifat is married and has two children.