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Jun 17, 2026, 8:44 PM

Waiting for Normal

Most mornings, I wake up, walk the dogs, and almost instinctively start the latest podcast. I tell myself I want to understand, and I do. I have deep respect for the intellectual rigor of many of the analysts, journalists, and...

Jun 9, 2026, 1:05 PM

The Normalization of Uncertainty

At 5:50 a.m., the alerts begin. Within minutes, WhatsApp groups fill with speculation. News sites publish rolling updates. Analysts dissect possible scenarios. Friends and family begin checking in. A major geopolitical event is unfolding. Yet what repeatedly strikes me about life in...

May 27, 2026, 3:58 PM

The Economy of Resilience

It’s day one million of the war, or at least that is how many Israelis feel. For many of us, simply getting through the day has become exhausting. Some mornings, it feels hard to breathe. Getting out of bed can...

Sep 7, 2014, 1:26 PM

How should you be handling your child’s sudden sleep regression?

Sleep regression especially during sleep training can be disheartening, frustrating and scary!! The weeks of training and hard work were going so well and all of a sudden you are facing consecutive night wake ups after having so many...

Apr 30, 2014, 11:18 AM

Are you struggling to get your baby to nap well during the day?

Getting your baby down for a nap during the day can be the hardest struggle parents go through and for some, even harder than getting them to sleep at night. During sleep training I always ask clients to first focus...

Apr 21, 2014, 1:08 PM

From Natalie Herman Sleep Consultant – Tips on how to travel with a baby or toddler

What are some tips when travelling with a child? As parents we all dread travelling with a child. It doesn't matter how old they are or how well they sleep, it's never easy to be out of our comfort zone...

Apr 13, 2014, 1:13 PM

Are you debating whether you need to contact a sleep consultant?

Have you been struggling with your child's sleep issues for a while but are still debating whether you need to contact a sleep consultant? The most important thing to remember is that it's OK. You're not a bad parent for...

Apr 8, 2014, 10:04 AM

Are you struggling with your child’s sleep?

I was born in Australia and 2 years ago, I had my first child here in Israel. Like many other immigrant English speakers coming from abroad, the first few months of parenthood can be tough when your immediate family...

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About Me

Natalie Herman is an Australian writer, speaker, and Master’s student in Government and Diplomacy at Reichman University. With academic backgrounds in positive psychology, human resources, and social science, she writes about meaning, resilience, identity, and society. Natalie lives in Raanana with her husband and two children.

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