Childcare

Beersheba court sentences two caregivers for abuse of toddlers in daycare

Two caregivers in Beersheba were sentenced to prison after being convicted of repeatedly abusing toddlers, with the court stressing the betrayal of trust and lasting harm to the children.

Illustration photo of a toddler kindergarten.
Sad, child and crying on floor in home with mental health, abuse or anxiety from trauma.

The silent wave

A daycare teacher plays with children at a WIZO daycare center.

Israel's Knesset pushes to create daycare oversight authority after Jerusalem tragedy

ISRAEL’S VALIANT rescue services quickly removed the other 52 babies.

Jerusalem daycare tragedy: Why make the story worse than it is? - opinion


'The Sizzling Schnitzel:' A startling summer warning for parents

"The video," United Hatzala explained in a statement, "serves as a powerful reminder of the life-threatening consequences that can result from negligence with regard to leaving children in cars."

 A young child uses a tablet in the back seat of a car (illustrative)

Is Israel’s notorious cost of living really that high?

A slew of economic factors have landed the Jewish state in a fairly expensive position – but how does it compare to other countries?

 ‘In nearly every category, Israelis can buy a lot less with their incomes than the average person in the OECD’

How do you react when your children ask to wear make-up and dress up?

Encouraging your daughter's dress-up delights: How to respond to her desires for spinning dresses, nail polish, perfume, and makeup.


Board games boost math ability in young children - study

Previous research has already proven that board games are a great learning tool to improve a child’s literacy, but this research shows that they are also great for a child’s numeracy skills as well.

 A girl playing a game.

Toddler dies after mother left her alone for 10 days to go on vacation

A woman in the US was arrested for murder after leaving her toddler, just a year and a half old, alone at home for 10 days while taking a vacation.

 Jailyn Candelario was just under two years old when she was left home alone for 10 days by her mother, leading to her death.

Parents of abused toddlers from Eilat demand thorough investigation of daycare

Parents demanded that the court investigate the woman in charge of a daycare, they accuse of abusing their children.

 View of the Eilat Police headquarters, in Southern Israel, April 21, 2022

How should you prepare to leave the house with your newborn?

If leaving the house with your baby for the first time seems intimidating, here are some tips for a fun, successful adventure.

 Mother and baby

Boys more likely to receive ADHD medication than girls - study

Per the study, 15% of boys with ADHD were receiving medication to treat their ADHD, while only 7% of girls were taking medication. 

 Child playing piano (illustrative).

The do's and don'ts of parent-child communication

Oftentimes, there appears to be a serious communication problem between the parent and the child. Below, I highlight some of the major points I have found helpful in my work with parents.

 Give choices whenever possible

When do babies start walking and when should you buy shoes?

When will your baby take the first step, when to worry if it hasn't happened yet and what are the guidelines for buying their first shoes?

 When should your child be learning to walk? And when should you buy them shoes? (illustrative)