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WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING
"Is Parenting Supposed to Be This Hard?
Living with a complex child can drain you to the core.
Parenting a Complex Child Can Feel Exhausting.
At home, where it’s safe, they let it all out. And it’s HARD.
It can feel like anything might set them off, and once they’re overwhelmed, there’s no reasoning, no calming—it’s just chaos.
Beneath the surface, so much is going on for your complex child, and you may not even know what to look for.
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It can show up in different ways:
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Frequent, intense meltdowns that drain everyone.
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Impulsivity that feels impossible to manage.
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Struggles with self-regulation that impact every part of their day.
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Constant sibling conflicts that leave you playing referee.
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Persistent boredom no matter what you try.
If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. And you don't have to figure it out by yourself.
This 6-Week Course Will Help You Move From Overwhelmed to “I’ve Got This.”
We designed this course for parents just like you—who love their child deeply but feel exhausted by the daily struggles. These easy-to-digest modules will guide you from feeling like you have to “fix this, right now” to truly understanding and connecting with your child in a new way.
You Can Enjoy Your Child.
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This course is here to empower you with the tools, insights, and strategies to make parenting your complex child not just manageable—but meaningful and even a joy.
Who am I and why am I so passionate about this?
Rabbi Shais Taub is a globally recognized teacher, speaker and author whose work touches the lives of people from all walks of life.
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Through his SoulWords online platform—reaching over 10 million people monthly—he provides deep spiritual wisdom and practical guidance on a wide range of topics, from personal growth and emotional well-being to faith and family. As the father of seven and grandfather of two, he brings a heartfelt and relatable approach to parenting, and through his acclaimed Soul Parenting course, he has guided over 2,000 mothers and fathers on a transformational journey. Over the years, he has become a trusted voice for parents of complex kids, offering insights and encouragement. Now, for the first time, he is formalizing this work into a dedicated course, providing parents with the tools and understanding they need to navigate this unique parenting journey with clarity and confidence.
Who am I and why am I so passionate about this?
Hi, I'm Ilyssa Bass PhD, Psychologist, Parent Educator and mommy of 5 awesome kids.
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I have lived through loooong, intense and frequent meltdowns that drained me to the core.
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I was trained to diagnose and treat. I wanted a diagnosis, to find out what was wrong with my child and FIX IT. This mindset kept me stuck and helpless. The game changer for me was finding other mommies like me, online communities of women who were raising kids with what I call Hidden Differences.
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The support I found taught me how to uncover the roots of my child's stress, support his strengths and create plans that transformed the difficult behavior so I could ENJOY my family.
Today my passion is sharing those techniques, creating that community for Jewish mommies of complex kids so none of us have to walk this journey alone.
​I can't wait to meet you.
What participants of our previous parenting courses are saying:
What you get:
6 LIVE Courses,
Couples Can Participate Together!
Half an Hour of Weekly Q&A
for Women
Community: A 24/6 online forum to connect with and brainstorm with other mothers. This forum is 100% confidential!
Lifetime Access to The Class Recordings
Q&A session recordings will be available for the 6 weeks of the course and are then deleted for participant confidentiality
Men's only Q&A session with
R. Taub
Searchable Transcripts
Tech Support for any glitches that come up along the way!
Explore the modules:
Module 1: Why Me? Why My Child? Finding Meaning in the Challenge
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Parenting a complex child pushes you to ask deep questions: Why is this my journey? What does Hashem want from me? This opening session provides a powerful framework to help you find clarity and purpose—even in the most difficult moments.
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Module 2: Seeing the World Through Their Eyes
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Why is everyday life so overwhelming for my child? Understanding your child’s inner experience is the first step to connecting with them. Rabbi Taub offers insight into the emotional world of high-stress kids, while Dr. Bass explains the brain-based differences that shape their behavior. This shift in perspective is transformative.
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Module 3: Parenting Outside the Box
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Traditional parenting strategies often fall flat with complex kids. This module explores how to break free from rigid expectations and tap into creativity, intuition, and playfulness to build real connection.
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Module 4: The Right Kind of Help
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How do you balance helping your child without holding them back? We’ll explore when to accommodate, when to let them struggle, and how to bring Hashem into the process while creating a home and school environment that supports real growth.
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Module 5: Helping Your Child Shine
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Parenting your complex kid is not just about managing difficulties and challenges—it’s also about unlocking strengths. How do you identify and nurture your child’s gifts? How do you build the long-term skills they’ll need for adulthood? This session is about shifting the focus from struggle to opportunity.
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Module 6: Family, Community, and the World
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Our kids don’t exist in a vacuum. How can we help others—siblings, relatives, teachers—appreciate and support them? What’s realistic to expect, and where do we need to advocate? This final module explores how to integrate your child into the world in a way that honors who they are.
Frequently Asked Questions:
When exactly is the course scheduled for?
Six consecutive Tuesdays, Feb 11th-March 18th 1-2:30pm EST/ 8-9:30pm IST.
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The first hour will be course content and the last half hour will be Q&A for Women Only (course content can be listened to by men and women).
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A male only Q&A will be offered by R. Taub during week 4 of the course
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A women's only Q&A for women who can only watch on recording due to an American Work Schedule will be offered during week 4 of the course from 9-10pm EST
Will the Classes Be Recorded?
Yes. You will have online access to the course content for a year. The Q&A recordings will be deleated two weeks after the coures is over (this helps people feel more open to ask questions)
Can my spouse take the course with me?
Yes. The first hour of the course will be taught webinar style (participants will be anonymous). The last half hour will be Q&A for women only (participants can turn their cameras on and see the community). R. Taub will be leading a men's only Q&A during week 4.
Is there a payment plan?
Yes. You can pay $215/mo for 3 months or the discounted, one time payment fee of $597.
Still on the fence?
We may never do this again...
This course is for parents who want to transform their struggles with their most difficult kid/s into a deeply meaningful experience, a deeply meaningful experience with JOY in it.
Your child is not broken. You are not a bad parent. This can and will get better.
​Our best advice is: don’t try to figure it all out alone. View this course as a shortcut to getting you the moments of connection you are craving, having family fun and unlocking your child’s potential.
Our goal is to help you shift from overwhelm to a very clear and specific next step and to give you the confidence that you are moving in the right direction.
