Mothers can protect babies from gum disease before birth, Hebrew University study finds
New research shows maternal antibodies may shape a baby’s oral immune system before and after birth, offering long-term protection against gum disease.
Parenting
Expert explains: Is it better to get sick and develop natural immunity or to get vaccinated?
The quiet signs of parental alienation that most parents miss
10 simple ways to encourage children to try new food
A psychologist explains: What can Punch the monkey and his doll teach us?
Everyone has been talking this past week about the cute monkey who found comfort with another monkey doll. An experts explains why that is precisely where he finds his safe place.
"Mom, my stomach hurts": How to know when it is temporary pain and when a check-up is needed
Abdominal pain is the leading reason for emergency room visits among children aged 5 and older. A doctor explains when an examination is necessary and what you can do at home.
Research reveals: This is the most important trait in choosing the father of your children
People pick partners for looks and personality, yet overlook body odor – a trait studies show may influence the immune strength of future children and reveal far more than we realize.
Research: The short activity that helps children with attention disorders focus
A new study found that 20 minutes a day of physical activity helped children with attention disorders concentrate on school tasks. And the best part – the effect lasted even into the next day.
This disease is common in children. Expert clarifies: Antibiotics are not the solution
Eye infections are relatively common in children. An expert explains why diagnosis is so important, why antibiotics are not always the solution, and what must never be put in a child’s eye.
The girl asked to remove hair? An expert explains when it’s allowed to start
Many parents hear young daughters asking to remove body hair, often due to social pressure. An expert explains how to cope with it and what options are appropriate.
Does your child resist everything? Here’s how to get them to cooperate
The child is smart, sensitive, and functioning — but explodes at you over every request? Instead of avoiding conflicts, here’s the approach that works to reach their heart and come out unscathed.
Not just children: How do parents with ADHD cope in everyday life?
Do you feel guilty that you don’t “run” the house like everyone else? Dr. Shirley Hershko, a senior ADHD expert, shares 6 tricks that will help parents with ADHD survive the family jungle.
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.
Two years into the war: One in every five calls to ERAN is from a child or adolescent
Behind the harsh data lies ongoing anxiety, cut-short childhoods, and parents striving to stay emotionally steady.
