בס״ד · Flagship cohort · Free masterclass replay · Begins Nov 9

Stop managing misbehavior. Start growing greatness.

Foundations is the flagship Chinuch Compass cohort — 16 core classes, 4 live Q&A and integration sessions, and one complete framework for responding to your child with calm authority, so daily struggles become opportunities for connection and growth.

  • Begins Monday, November 9, 2026
  • Core classes are held on Mondays at 12:00 PM Israel time
  • Attend live or follow fully through the recordings
  • One cohort is offered each year
  • Rooted in Torah hashkafa and the Nurtured Heart Approach®

The course material was reviewed in depth by R’ Eliyahu M. Klugman shlita, who encouraged Sirkie to continue teaching this approach.

“It literally changed my perspective on parenting and even shifted how I relate to myself. It really helped me see what I want to do as a parent and how to get there.”
— SW, Lakewood · Foundations participant

Free masterclass · second chance

Missed the masterclass? Watch the replay.

Growing Greatness: Setting Your Chinuch Direction for the Year Ahead — the full session from August 31, sent straight to your inbox. Another live masterclass is planned after Sukkos (date to be announced) — but you don’t have to wait.

Want to start today? The 5-Part Mini-Series gives you five practical on-demand classes right away — and the full cost of the series is credited toward Foundations tuition when you join the cohort.

The promise

By the end of the cohort, you’ll have a way of thinking about chinuch that actually holds — so when things get hard, you know what to do and why.

Not a stack of scripts you forget under pressure.

Interest list

Not ready to enroll yet?

Join the interest list and I’ll keep you in the loop — course updates, free resources, and a reminder before early-enrollment pricing ends on October 27.

First name and email only. Kept private, used only for Foundations updates.

Who it’s for

The mother who’s done guessing.

You’ve read the books. You’ve tried the charts. You’ve asked the Rav. And you still feel like you’re failing with this one child. You’re piecing together advice from a dozen sources and white-knuckling through each hard day, hoping something eventually clicks. Foundations is built for you — whether you’re home midday and join the live noon sessions, or you work and take the recording path.

This is for you if…

  • You want a framework, not another list of techniques.
  • You want chinuch that is genuinely Torahdik, not secular advice with a Jewish label.
  • You're willing to work on your own mindset and reactions, not only your child's behavior.
  • You can commit to a full season of core classes — live or by recording.

This is probably not for you if…

  • You're looking for a quick fix for one specific behavior this week.
  • You want someone to hand you a script and nothing else.
  • You're in the middle of an acute crisis that needs clinical care first.

Not sure? Private guidance may be the better door right now.

Our core principles

Rooted in the wisdom of Gedolei Yisrael.

Chinuch is more than rules, techniques, or managing day-to-day behavior. It begins with a mindset — a way of seeing our children with clarity, intention, and a genuine understanding of who they are.

Today, few people realize that chinuch of children is an art that requires study and attentiveness.

R' Shlomo Wolbe zt”l

Each child has a unique derech. What works for one may not work for another. Our role is to observe carefully, understand their nature, and guide them along the path that fits them.

Carefully study the spiritual make-up of the children Hashem gives you… this is the only way to direct each one on the path unique to him.

R' Samson Raphael Hirsch zt”l

Effective discipline doesn't come from pressure or harsh reactions. Children flourish when we respond with confidence, calm, and positivity — even when their behavior pushes our limits.

The more the parents are confident and avoid anger and hostility, the more the children will obey.

R' Shlomo Hoffman zt”l

Growing a child's greatness doesn't start with correcting them. It starts with seeing their potential — and helping them see it too.

Believing in the child is the strongest force that advances a child… staying calm and encouraging will resolve the blocks.

R' Shlomo Hoffman zt”l

What you’ll learn

The core curriculum — and how the cohort moves.

  • The mindset shift from managing behavior to building your child's greatness.
  • How to recognize and energize your child's strengths in real time — not only when it's easy.
  • How to lead with calm authority: firm and clear, without fear, shame, or escalation.
  • The Nurtured Heart Approach® and other effective parenting methods, integrated with Torah hashkafa — one coherent framework, not two.
  • How to break negative cycles and manage your own reactions in the loudest moments of the day.
  • A repeatable, Torah-rooted way of thinking you can apply to any child, any situation.
“The information is presented clearly, and the sources quoted whetted my appetite for further exploration. I resonate with the clarity of the approach, and the atmosphere feels very safe for being vulnerable about parenting challenges. I also really appreciate the handouts.”
— Batya M., Sanhedria Murchevet · Foundations participant
“Naming my children’s greatness has made a difference in my own groundedness — and gives my children broader shoulders. When I am on the lookout for positivity, it keeps me focused and gives me a direction for my own energy. Even in a challenging moment, it gives me the koach to find the underlying greatness.”
— L.H., Yerushalayim · Mini-Series participant
“I am noticing and recognizing greatness in ways I never did before — even small successes and small amounts of self-control. I have already recommended the program to someone with intense children, although it is valuable for all children.”
— A Foundations mother · Cohort 4

What’s included

Everything in the cohort.

  • 16 core classes on Mondays at 12:00 PM Israel time — attend live or watch the recordings on your own schedule.
  • 4 live Q&A and integration sessions on Sundays at 9:00 PM Israel time / 2:00 PM ET.
  • The complete Chinuch Compass curriculum workbook and implementation guides.
  • One private coaching session focused on your specific child and family.
  • A private Google coaching group for ongoing clarity and support throughout the program, including during course breaks.
  • Class recordings available through the end of Sivan.
  • Three months of Chinuch Compass: Staying on Course alumni membership after Foundations ends.Continue implementing with monthly support sessions, weekly reflection prompts, the alumni Google Group, and access to the Learning Library.
  • Completion Bonus: Attend or watch all 16 core classes by the end of the course and receive two additional months of Staying on Course — complimentary.

The recording path is a real way to do the program — you watch each session on your own time, bring your questions to the private group, and come to the Q&A sessions for direct time with me. You’re a full member, not a backup.

The investment

Early enrollment is now open.

Enrollment for the November 9, 2026 cohort is open now — and the cohort is capped at 20 mothers. Enroll below with a single payment or a monthly plan, in shekels or dollars.

Early enrollment

₪2,880 · $945

through October 27
then ₪3,200 · $1,050

Bring a friend: ₪250 / $80 off each

Both of you save — and there’s no limit. Refer ten friends who enroll, and save ₪2,500. Each friend simply enters your referral code at checkout.

Flexible payment plans available.

Bought the 5-Part Mini-Series? Its full cost is credited toward your Foundations tuition.

Foundations runs as one live cohort a year, beginning Monday, November 9, 2026. Not ready yet? Join the interest list.

“The piece about authority is making a tremendous difference with all four of my children, even the baby. I am learning to communicate limits with a firmness I did not have before, and my oldest is responding especially well. Sirkie pours tremendous value into this program, and the transformation possible when you implement the approach is priceless.”
— Temima Gass · Foundations
“I am consciously putting my energy into the positive rather than the negative. I would recommend this program to parents looking for a derech in chinuch. Individual parenting sessions can cost far more, while this course can have a powerful impact.”
— A Cohort 4 participant · Foundations

Bring a friend

Give a friend ₪250 — get ₪250.

When you enroll, you receive a personal referral code. Every friend who enrolls with it saves ₪250 / $80 on her tuition — and you receive ₪250 / $80 back for each one, with no limit. Your reward comes as a credit toward any balance or a refund once her enrollment is confirmed.

Learning alongside a friend gives you someone who shares the language, understands the work, and can help you bring it into everyday family life.

Real people, real results

What mothers say afterward.

A year later I am still going strong. People look at me like I know what I'm doing. I don't panic when my son is falling apart at the park. I know how to teach my little kids the middos I want to teach them.
NR, Ezras Torah · Foundations participant
My daughter used to be my most complex child; now she tells me when she needs to reset before the explosions. A miracle.
RI, Sanhedria · Foundations participant
My home is a much more positive environment. I feel calmer. My children are becoming more independent, more respectful, and more caring to each other.
SL, Lakewood · Foundations participant
I am stating requests and seeing the follow-through. I would recommend this program to anyone parenting—it is a holistic approach that can transform the entire home.
A Foundations participant

Questions

The honest answers.

I've already tried so many parenting programs and nothing worked.

That makes sense — most programs give you tips for specific situations instead of a framework that changes how you think. Foundations works on your mindset and your responses first, which is where lasting change actually begins.

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I work during the day. Can I still do this?

Yes. The recording path is a real way to do the program, not a backup. You watch each session on your own time, bring your questions to the private group, and come to the Q&A sessions for direct time with me. You're a full member of the cohort.

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My child has a diagnosis — will this work?

Yes. There's so much confusion about how to parent a child before and after a diagnosis. This approach builds a child rather than breaking him, and it's used with tremendous results for children with emotional and behavioral challenges. Because it's fully in line with Torah hashkafa, it turns out that all children need this kind of chinuch.

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Will it work if only I learn it and not my husband?

Simply — yes. It's always best when both parents learn together, but when one parent implements it (especially the mother), it creates major shifts in the parent-child dynamic and the whole atmosphere at home. Most often the father becomes curious about the changes and starts learning it too.

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What ages does it work for?

The principles apply from toddlers through teens — roughly 18 months to 18 years and beyond. We also learn to apply the approach to ourselves, so we grow our own greatness along the way.

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I'm not sure my husband will be on board with the investment.

That's worth a real conversation. Many mothers find that when they explain what they've already tried and why this is different — a framework rooted in Torah, not just techniques — their husbands see the value. You're welcome to share the materials with him before deciding.

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How often is the cohort offered?

Foundations runs as one live cohort a year. The next cohort begins Monday, November 9, 2026.

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I bought the Mini-Series — does it count toward Foundations?

Yes. The full cost of the 5-Part Mini-Series is credited toward your Foundations tuition when you enroll. You get five practical classes right away, and everything you paid comes off the cohort price.

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Do you have a haskama?

I do not have a formal written haskama. The course material was reviewed in depth by R' Eliyahu M. Klugman shlita, who encouraged me to continue teaching it. R' Noach Orlowek shlita has also reviewed and encouraged the work.

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About your guide

Sirkie Rothman

M.Ed. · Certified Nurtured Heart Approach® Trainer · Mechaneches

A mother for 19 years. 23 years in chinuch — as a teacher, a parent, and a parent coach. Nearly three years teaching the Chinuch Compass model in group settings as it evolved into what it is today, with 85+ mothers taught across four cohorts.

I help parents move out of cycles of frustration and power struggles — especially when what they’re trying isn’t working. My work focuses on helping parents shift from reacting to behavior to building their child from within.

“Every challenging child deserves to be understood. Every parent deserves the confidence to know how to respond.”

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