The Blessing of a Skinned Knee: Using Jewish Teachings to Raise Self-Reliant Children, by Wendy Mogel
This book offers parents a unique approach to raising self-reliant children by drawing on Jewish teachings. Author Wendy Mogel explores the idea of blessing children with "skinned knees," or allowing them to experience the natural consequences of their actions. Through stories, examples, and practical advice, Mogel
Wendy Mogel is an American psychologist and author, whose first book, The Blessing of a Skinned Knee, identified the problems faced by middle class children at a time of social anxiety. Her second book, The Blessing of a B Minus, focused on counseling parents whose children face destructive pressures as they prepare for college. Voice Lessons for Parents, her latest book, addresses the skills needed to converse while being surrounded by digital distractions.