The Jewish Parent’s Guide to “The Talk” (with Dr. Shloimie Zimmerman)

Warning: This episode is for parents & adults only. Here's a conversation that integrates the Torah’s wisdom and cutting-edge psychological research to provide a comprehensive approach to educating and supporting our sons and students regarding: health and safety, puberty, marital intimacy, and today’s challenges to kedushah. Dr. Shloimie Zimmerman, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist who founded and directs Child and Adult Psychological Services PLLC, a multi-disciplinary group mental health practice. A world-renowned speaker and consultant to many non-profits in the fields of child development, education, abuse prevention, and trauma, Dr. Zimmerman is also the Chair of Amudim’s advisory board and Chair of Magen New York’s clinical advisory board. He recently published the extremely impactful book, "From Boys to Men" that is fantastic. Through kind and generous donors, you can get Dr. Z's book for just an $18 donation towards Living Lchaim (this includes free shipping!) ► GET YOUR BOOK HERE: https://www.livinglchaim.com/drz Through the support of generous benefactors, this book is also available for free to all Mosdos, Mechanchim, or Rabbonim by completing the form in the following link: https://tinyurl.com/Fromboystomenbook 0:00: 📚 The book 'From Boys To Men' aims to guide parents and educators on how to talk to children about puberty, development, and marital intimacy. 7:38: 💡 Education about marital intimacy should be provided to children between the ages of 9 and 11, ideally by parents, in order to address their curiosity and provide a proper understanding of the topic. 15:00: 📚 The importance of providing education to children and addressing their thoughts and concerns during puberty. 21:49: 📚 Explaining puberty and the changes that come with it from a Torah perspective. 28:38: 📚 The aim to change the perspective on mistakes and struggles in relation to the human condition and the Torah value system. 36:15: 😳 Shame plays a crucial role in shaping behavior and self-perception, but it can be healthy or toxic depending on how it is experienced and understood. 42:13: 📚 The importance of open conversations about addiction and the impact it can have on individuals' lives. 49:15: 💡 The secular view on topics like masturbation and adult content is often antithetical to our value system, which emphasizes love, commitment, and spiritual connection in relationships. 56:15: 💡 Articulating our value system better will lead to a richer and more authentic spiritual life for ourselves and our children. ____________________________________ Follow us on social media for more content: • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@livinglchaim • IG - https://www.instagram.com/livinglchaim/ • FB - https://www.facebook.com/livinglchaim • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-lchaim • Website - https://www.livinglchaim.com/ Free call-in-to-listen feature: 🇺🇸 USA: (605) 477-2100 🇬🇧 UK: 0333-366-0154 🇮🇱 ISRAEL: 079-579-5088 Have Questions, Comments, Concerns? We LOVE Feedback: WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513 or email us at Hi@LivingLchaim.com or Yoni@LivingLchaim.com If you'd like to sponsor your business or company on That's An Issue Podcast, let's talk: https://www.livinglchaim.com/sponsor ✬ Donate and Inspire Millions (Tax-Deductible) ✬ Your generous donation enables us at Living Lchaim to share uplifting messages globally, enrich lives, and foster positive change worldwide! Thank you! 🙏 ➡️ https://www.livinglchaim.com/donate ____________________________________ ► RELIEF IS HERE Need help? Need Direction? Relief is here to help! Call 718-431-9501 or email info@reliefhelp.org https://bit.ly/3GR0LqM Lchaim. #jewishpodcast #thetalk #psychology