Childcare

Illegal Thai school found to be caring for 89 Israeli children - report

The school, Arki Kid, was licensed to care for up to 18 children of ages 2-5. The 89 Israeli children were found during a raid on the school, and ranged between 2 and 12 years old.

A SCHOOL in Thailand, where Israeli children were illegally being cared for.
Illustration photo of a toddler kindergarten.

Police find over 20 toddlers at unlicensed daycare center in Jerusalem

Illustration photo of a toddler kindergarten.

Beersheba court sentences two caregivers for abuse of toddlers in daycare

Sad, child and crying on floor in home with mental health, abuse or anxiety from trauma.

The silent wave


What happens when a baby doesn't want to be put in their crib?

If every attempt to put the baby down is met with resistance and you no longer remember what it's like to have free hands, this article is for you.

 Illustrative image of a baby.

Thailand massacre: 34, including 22 children, killed by ex-police officer

The massacre in Thailand is one of the world's worst child death tolls by a single killer in recent history.

 Police officers stand guard before the start of the funeral procession for Thailand's late King Bhumibol Adulyadej before the Royal Cremation Ceremony in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, October 26, 2017

This is the best way to choose extracurricular activities for your kid

Tips and advice for parents wondering if their child is old enough to start going to extracurricular classes and how to choose them.

 Children playing football (illustrative)

Is your child skipping breakfast? It could signal a behavioral problem

Do you know how critical breakfast is to kids' mental health? A new study calculated the risks and also found the best breakfast for kids.

 Child eating breakfast (illustrative)

Back to school: This is how to prepare yourself (and your child)

As the school year starts psychologist Ayal Cohen explains how to handle any difficulties and why the real preparation is actually the parents', not the kids’.

 Israeli kids wearing school bags.

Here are five things every postpartum mother needs to hear

The hormones, the recovery from childbirth and your new role as a mom are very demanding. Plus, everyone you know will be giving advice. What should you remember in all this chaos?

(Illustrative) An infant crawling.

How can you reduce stress levels before giving birth?

Childbirth is a big deal and can induce loads of anxiety. Here are the ways to best prepare.

 Illustrative image of a pregnant belly.

How can you teach a child to blow their nose?

How can you help kids learn to clean their noses? Michal Olivero, a certified Montessori instructor, explains.

 Illustrative photo of girl blowing her nose into a tissue

How can you provide a supportive environment for your sensitive children?

Studies show that highly sensitive children are more affected by parent-child relationships. Highly sensitive children tend to be exceptionally successful in supportive environments.

 A child and his brother are with their parent, one playing a video game on a phone and the other having a temper tantrum (Illustrative)

Education Ministry reforms at daycare centers are essential - State Comptroller report

The Education Ministry took over responsibility for daycares back in January of this year.

 Hundreds of parents and teachers take part in a stroller march to protest low wages for daycare teachers.