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I am a writer living in Beit Shemesh, Israel with my husband and two children.

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Health & Fitness > Depression How to beat depression without prescription medication: 2 of 8
It goes without saying that the reasons for depression are as varied as the people who suffer from it, and the methods of healing are equally as numerous. Many times depression can be healed or at least eased without the use of medication. But it should be noted that there are certainly situations where taking prescription dr... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies Strategies for dealing with children who talk back disrespectfully: 4 of 15
Usually, when children talk back to parents in a disrespectful way there are at least one of three things happening:1. They never were taught how to disagree with a parent in a respectful way.It's so easy to overlook this point, because at the moment when our child is being disrespectful we tend to get caught up in our own fe... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Judaism Happy new year in Judaism: Rosh Hashanah: 2 of 7
Making God KingOften when we find ourselves faced with a difficulty in life there is an immediate urge to try to fix or change the situation itself. But this outward focus usually ends up in frustration. No matter how hard we try we cannot not change most of the external circumstances in our lives. The person who is bothering... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies How to communicate with children who refuse to listen: 7 of 24
A child's behavior is a communication of his needs and feelings. So when he misbehaves, he is really trying to tell you something. To the extent that we are able to view our children's behavior as a language then we will be able to address their needs and feelings which will in turn change the behavior itself.Children need th... More..
Food & Drink > Dining & Restaurants (Other) Why the restaurant industry needs web-based marketing and ordering systems: 9 of 30
The restaurant industry, like any other, is driven by the current consumer trends. It is therefore no surprise why restaurant owners are paying so much attention to the prolific use of the web and the extent to which the web influences what consumers want.Consumers these days are turning to the web seeking, convenience, varie... More..
Relationships & Family > Talking with Teens & Children Tips for dealing with disrespectful teenagers: 6 of 18
Usually, when children are being disrespectful to parents there are at least one of three things happening:1. They never were taught how to disagree with a parent in a respectful way.It's so easy to overlook this point, because at the moment when our child is being disrespectful we tend to get caught up in our own feelings, "... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving How to set up a budget: 27 of 72
Setting up a budget may sound unpleasant or maybe even a bit intimidating, but it does not have to be this way. Whether you are looking to maximize the use of your money, or to pull yourself out of financial difficulty, creating and maintaining a budget is the most simple and practical solution. It is a tool that can help you... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face Parenting multiple children: Being fair while making each child feel special: 6 of 15
When parenting multiple children, one of the challenges that all parents face is how to make each child feel special without causing the other children to feel left out. Though at times this may seem very difficult- especially if your children are close together in age- it is certainly doable. Here are some ideas to keep in m... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Judaism An analysis of Elijah's Cup in understanding Passover and Judaism: 5 of 12
Throughout Sedar night, a Jew finds himself moving back and forth between the themes of slavery and freedom. Matzah is the "bread of affliction" but at the same time it is a symbol of the Jewish redemption from Egypt. One reclines to the side because the wealthy people of old used to eat while reclining on coaches. However, o... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies Disciplining your toddler: Beyond the time-out: 7 of 15
At times, disciplining a toddler may feel like trying to get a hundred monkeys to sit still in one place. And that is on a good day. For those of you who have reached your wits end with a toddler who just never seems to listen, know that there is hope. Though these years may have been condemned as "terrible," they can be far ... More..