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Word processors and desk-top publishing have opened the door for many people to try their hand at writing and publishing books. It is easy to tell a story to a child so it is tempting to regard writing books for children as an easy way to become an accomplished author.

Tips on Choosing a Yeshiva Ketana
by R' Shlomo Kory

This article was really written for fathers, but mothers should be aware of the procedures and options involved. Besides, much of this applies to girls in the eighth grade choosing a high school, and there are many to choose from, as well.

SPOTLIGHT ON SHIDDUCHIM
Johnny on the Spot
by LMW

After looking for a job for over a year, Sheindy K. finally landed a good position in a frum office in a NYC firm: good pay, good conditions, nice atmosphere. Only one problem: she had to travel an hour each way between Brooklyn and Manhattan, which meant getting up early. She decided it was worthwhile and used the time to prepare lessons for her Sunday morning Talmud Torah class.

PROSE ROWS
Babbling
by Pennee Lauders

Pennee Lauders penned a load of pickled peppers...

(And by the way, the etymology of babbling is the Tower of Babel, the origin of garbled words that didn't make any sense. But it's fun. Almost sounds like a soccer game.)

PARENTING WITH MENUCHA
Self Image
by Menucha Fuchs
Parenting counselor, author of dozens of books for children and adults

In order for a child to succeed in society, both in his actions and his outlook in life -- he must be brought up with a positive self image. The formation of a child's self image is not only a result of the parents' educational methods and the way they look at him, but an ongoing process which takes a lifetime to accomplish. The parents, however, are the first ones to influence the child from the moment he is born and to help him develop -- and these first years are critical for him. How can parents raise their baby's or child's self esteem?

LETTERS, FEEDBACK, EITZES

Dear Editor,

In Parshas Vayakhel, Rabbi Zobin ("Taking Things Apart") suggests screwdrivers as excellent presents for children. This reminded me of a story which happened to my grandfather, maybe a hundred years ago, in the days before educational psychologists. Children did as they were told (hopefully) and there was little discussion about whether parents were doing the right thing or not. They did what they thought was best for their children, with at least as much success as parents have nowadays, if not more. However, that is not the subject under discussion..

Your Medical Questions Answered!
by Joseph B. Leibman, MD

I enjoyed our series on bites and I hope you did too. Let's begin a short series on the medical care in Israel and the Kupot Cholim (HMOs).

Which kupah is the best? The answer is simple: none of them! The religious sector is ten percent of the population and all the kupot are actively recruiting this sector. Klalit still has the best programs for people who are old and infirm, but they are still very difficult to deal with for gray areas.

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