This article shows how the ritual blessing over the children on Shabbat can be used as an opportunity to infuse spirituality and intention into the sometimes challenging and mundane experience of parenting. After an anecdotal introduction about her own transition into motherhood, Dasee Berkowitz outlines the reasons behind the traditional blessing and demonstrates how it can be personalized to reflect one’s belief system and one’s children. Berkowitz, the Director of Ayeka‘s “Becoming a Soulful Parent” project, published this article on Kveller.com, a website for those who want to add a Jewish twist to their parenting.