The Struggle Podcast EP20 - Avi Fishoff - Teaching Parents how to handle at-risk teens

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Jul 13
1 min read

Avi Fishoff is the founder of TWiSTED Parenting® and a leading voice in crisis parenting for Jewish families. For over 30 years, he has helped parents navigate extreme situations involving addiction, mental health, and spiritual crisis — always with unconditional love and Daas Torah guidance.

He founded Home Sweet Home, a groundbreaking residential program for at-risk teens, which became the model for his relationship-centered approach. Today, Avi provides 24/7 support to families worldwide, helping them rebuild connection and trust.

0:00 – Avi Fishoff’s mission with struggling teens and parents

1:11 – Supporting parents dealing with addiction and rebellion

2:34 – Twisted Parenting Crisis Center’s impact

6:20 – Torah-based, emotional-first parenting approach

10:01 – “Home Sweet Home” for at-risk youth (2003)

12:00 – Twisted Parenting founded (2009)

17:29 – De-escalation saves lives and families

28:29 – Torah parenting: Love, not pressure

59:27 – Teen rebellion is often rooted in deep pain

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