4.10 Avi’s Frightful Tale

About this episode

Avi shares his life story, highlighting the unseen pain behind challenging behavior in children.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE In this special episode of Chinuch Today , we step away from our standard interviews to share a deeply movingconversation with Avi. Through his life story, Avi offers a sobering reminder that beneath challenging behavior often lies unseen pain. His message calls upon all mechanchim and parents to look beyond the surface and recognize our achrayus to truly see and support every child. Please note: This discussion touches on sensitive topics and may not be suitable for all audiences. -------------------------- ABOUT THIS PODCAST Chinuch Today Featuring Tools for Schools A Fascinating Look at Innovative Programs and the People Behind Them. The host Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield Ed.D. is the Head of School of the rapidly growing Yeshiva Toras Emes in Houston Texas. He has previously served as a mesivta rebbe, assistant menahel, school counselor and adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University. In addition, he has written on chinuch topics for national publications, educational journals, and has presented multiple workshops. He is the founding director of the Yeshiva Leadership Group which provides networking and growth opportunities to Yeshiva school leadership. For…

People in this episode

Host: Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield

Guest: Avi

Topics covered

• child behavior
• emotional support
• parenting
• education
• mechanchim

Keywords

• chinuch
• support
• children
• pain
• behavior
• mechanchim
• parents

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