Childcare

Israeli daycares plagued by licensing and inspection gaps, endangering toddlers, report finds

The report, published Tuesday, examined oversight of daycare centers for children from birth through age three, a system that served around 212,000 toddlers in licensed facilities during the 2024-25

Israeli daycare-aged children (illustrative). March 24, 2026.
Shas party leader Aryeh Deri arrives to a Shas faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on February 23, 2026

Haredi parties halt coalition voting over daycare bill pulled from Knesset agenda

Feeding baby from a bottle

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

A plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, May 27, 2026.

Knesset advances ultra-Orthodox daycare subsidy bill after haredi threat to back Oct. 7 probe


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.

What is breastfeeding like the first weeks after childbirth?

How much does the baby breastfeed in the first few days, and how does your milk composition change? Most women are anxious about the challenge of starting nursing, so here are some guidelines:

 Baby bottle (illustrative)

How do you best child-proof your car?

The best way to prevent children from getting hurt in and around automobiles is for their caretakers to keep their minds engaged.

The i2/4 BABY button system has been okayed by the Transport Ministry

This is why you need to play with your children more

Only 33% of parents devote time to to play with their kids. An expert explains what your little ones will gain from playing together with you.

Israeli chess players take part in a special chess tournament marking Israel's 70th anniversary at Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem's Old City, April 30, 2018.

How do we teach children to be aware of, yet not scared by strangers?

How can we be sure that our kids know how to recognize danger and escape, and how do we talk to them about protecting themselves without making them anxious?

 Children wear a masks and wait for US President Joe Biden to visit her pre-Kindergarten class at East End Elementary School to highlight the early childhood education proposal in his Build Back Better infrastructure agenda in North Plainfield, New Jersey, US October 25, 2021.