Parenting

Psychologist warns: A concerning effect of smartphones on children

More and more parents describe a child with “lots of friends,” but relationships that exist only online—leading to emotional disconnection and difficulty forming real-world relationships.

Kids playing with their smartphones
A boy in distress

Two years into the war: One in every five calls to ERAN is from a child or adolescent

What do you do when the results arrive?

You took your child for an assessment — should they know the truth?

How to talk to children about the situation without passing on our anxiety to them?

How to talk to children about the situation without passing on our anxiety to them?


Israeli-American sisters vanish in suspected kidnapping by mother

After arriving in Israel in order to bring the girls back to the US, the father discovered that his daughters had vanished without a trace.

 Sarah and Liva, the missing US-Israeli girls

A comprehensive dictionary of pregnancy and childbirth concepts

Get clear explanations of common terms related to pregnancy and childbirth.


Parents break eggs on innocent children's heads in new TikTok trend

Parents on TikTok are participating in a shocking trend by breaking eggs on their children's heads, causing distress and concern.


Exposure to these chemicals during pregnancy can impact your baby - study

A new study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has shed light on the potential consequences of prenatal exposure to phthalates on the emotional and behavioral development of children.

 Illustrative image of a fetus.

Have we reached the 'death knell' for children enjoying spontaneous play?

The research found that the rise in structured physical activity for children happened at the same time as, and possibly caused, a decline in children playing spontaneously.

 An illustrative photo of children running together outdoors.

We need to reexamine how we teach about Israel - opinion

Before critically teaching Israel, a foundation of love is necessary.

 A demonstrator holds an Israeli flag as they attend the "Day of Paralysis" protest, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's nationalist coalition government presses on with its judicial overhaul, in Tel Aviv, Israel March 23, 2023.

'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)

US FDA approves new pill for postpartum depression

Postpartum depression severely affects a woman's ability to return to normal functioning, while also potentially affecting the mother's relationship with her child.

Woman in distress.

This mother's diet can protect your grandchildren's brains

A suitable mother’s diet that includes apples and certain herbs can protect her grandchildren’s brains, a genetic model showed in roundworms.

 Mother and baby

What's in a name? How to choose a name for your baby - comment

Whatever you think of your name, it’s the first thing you’re given when you come into this world which stays with you until the very end.

 THE NAMES of the writer’s family are cleverly displayed in this picture.