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Politics, punditry, and parenthood: Living life through country music - opinion

To this day, I still prefer cold Coke to white wine. And as far as music is concerned, I have fallen deeply in love with the country song, which some would say is even less refined than pop.

Cartoon drawing of a bearded cowboy wearing a red-and-white cowboy hat, holding a can while declining a glass of wine being poured from a bottle, with the word "Country" and an American flag guitar in the background.
A baby in a stroller on a sunny day.

It is hot outside, but this is why you shouldn't you give a young baby water

Canadian actor and comedian John Candy (1950 - 1994), circa 1990.

Noa Kirel's bloody 'Love Song' video crosses a line for her young Israeli fans - comment

Spitting up after eating. Usually a temporary condition

The baby spits up a lot: Dangerous reflux or just another load of laundry?


A baby’s burp after feeding: A myth that causes unnecessary worry or a real need?

Dr. Itay Gal explains to new parents when a burp is important, and when they can stop chasing it.

Feeding baby from a bottle

Even if the children seem "as usual," something in them has probably changed

The security situation in Israel affects the children. The most important thing to understand during this period: Children do not always know how to say "I am afraid" or "I am anxious."

Many times the anxiety begins precisely in the place where the child feels that something worrying is happening

How attachment theory can help Israeli parents understand children's behavior

Parenting in crisis: why secure attachment is key to helping children cope with instability and emotional overwhelm.

Children at play in kindergarten, Yashresh moshav.

Pinworms in the bottom: Without medication – the natural ways to eliminate them

The infection season in kindergartens and schools is already here, and experts explain how the risk of reinfection can be reduced through simple means.

Illustration: Pinworms

The grave mistake parents make when the baby cries at night

Tired parents look for a quick solution to the baby's nightly crying, but doctors warn that this common habit could cause infections, reflux, tooth decay, and even breathing difficulties.

Experts warn that giving the baby a bottle while they are lying down in bed could be far more problematic than it seems

A CBT kit that helps parents and children cope with anxiety at home

Psychologist Liat Omrad Zorea launches a new home CBT kit that provides parents and children with practical tools to cope with fears, anxiety, and uncertainty during routine and emergency times.

No Longer Afraid of Fears

Expert explains: Is it better to get sick and develop natural immunity or to get vaccinated?

A decline in vaccination uptake alongside the return of dangerous diseases highlights the need for a deeper understanding of the scientific data and the real risks facing children and parents.

For many parents, the issue of vaccinations has become one of the most complex decisions

‘It’s the little things’: Israeli mother juggles war, parenthood as her husband serves

DOMESTIC AFFAIRS: This article is the second in a series titled “HER,” an ongoing project by photojournalist Chen G. Schimmel, exploring the lives and inner worlds of the wives of Israeli soldiers.

A FLEETING moment of calm: Shiri and her husband share a quiet exchange in the kitchen with their child, one of the ‘little things’ that hold a family together between deployments.

10 simple ways to encourage children to try new food

Why do children have such difficulty eating new food, even when it is tasty, colorful and prepared with love? This is something chef Jamie Oliver understood long ago.

Chef Jamie Oliver in the series Chef’s Table: Culinary Legends on Netflix

YouTube added an option that will stop your infinite scrolling

The new update allows users to set a zero-minute limit on short-form videos, a feature that began as a parental control tool and is now available to all users.

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