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Every Shabbos, as I relax on my couch right after candle- lighting, I look forward to your articles. You have an original, thorough way of tackling important subjects which many avoid commenting on.

Pinworms, a Common Fact of Juvenile Life
by L. Raffles

If it's your first child, then the first you'll know of 'worms' is when your child wakes up one night screaming, wriggling around and often clutching at the diaper area, or scratching herself. A child like this will often be very difficult to settle, writhing and screaming, such that you are convinced that this is an emergency. If you get through the night in one piece, the problem seems to be gone in the morning, only to reappear again the next night.

Lasting Memories
by Rifca Goldberg

"Now I finally know," she thought, the voices above her, beside her, sometimes within her. "Knowing, hearing, feeling it all," Rose pondered within the darkness. This heavy darkness that caused her body to sink ever deeper into her mattress.

TRUE TALES OF YESTERYEAR
Look After the Poor!
by Yisca Shimony

Reb Nochumke was on his way to visit his mother. She resided in Baisegale, near Kovna, Lithuania. The distance was far and unfamiliar. He was bringing his mother a sizeable sum, but proceeded on foot since he did not want to spend money on renting a cart and a horse. Unfortunately, he made a wrong turn, and lost his way in the thick forest.

To Tell or Not to Tell
by A. Ross

In almost every educational establishment, there is at least one child with some chronic illness. Unfortunately, many parents are unwilling to disclose the fact that their child has a problem, with the result that instead of a happy child who is an integral part of the class, he has to live with a constant 'secret' which he cannot discuss with his friends. It is not in a child's nature to conceal things, and a secret is a heavy burden for any child to bear.

Tactics for Jewish Focused Thinking
Secret Weapon
by Dena Newman

Avoid useless 'post mortem' type of thinking, . . . Plan events ahead. Play out future scenarios. Or even - sing in your head.

Striking Back
a true biographical story by Risa Rotman

Mrs. Davis loved the hustle and bustle of downtown life. Being a mother of grown children and a part-time school teacher didn't give her many opportunities to end up in her favorite part of the city. However, this time a particular errand took her feet to the busy end of town. She rushed her diminutive physique through the busy streets, hoping to be on time.

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

I am not a nutritionist, but I did take a course in medical school, so I will comment on the subject.

Summertime Living
by Dr. Reuven Bruner, Ph.D.

Feeling dizzy can be a symptom of both heat exhaustion or heatstroke, both of which can occur if you exercise outdoors during hot weather, or simply if you are exposed to high temperatures and don't replace the fluids your body loses through sweat. Here's a review of problems that can occur during the hot weather:

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