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Parenting Advice for Children Fasting on Yom Kippur
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By חדשות כיפה
First reported by i24NEWS · 15 hours ago
What happened
Experts advise parents to encourage children attempting their first Yom Kippur fast, focusing on positive reinforcement and realistic goals rather than pushing them to complete the entire day. The emphasis should be on the learning experience and listening to one's body, with gradual reintroduction to food and drink after the fast.
- 01Encourage children's first fasts as learning experiences, not tests.
- 02Focus on positive reinforcement for hours completed, not remaining ones.
- 03Set realistic fasting goals with children beforehand.
- 04Teach children to stop fasting if they feel unwell.
- 05Gradually reintroduce food and drink after the fast.
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