Childcare

Three Tel Aviv daycare workers indicted over alleged physical abuse of infants, toddlers

The childcare workers allegedly assaulted the children under the care, who were between six months and one-and-a-half years old, treating them as if they were objects.

Israeli daycare-aged children (illustrative). March 24, 2026.
Little girl with teddy bear near light wall indoors, back view

Shared vulnerability: Addressing child abuse in diverse Israeli communities

Police officers in Thailand, in Bangkok, Thailand (illustrative)

Israeli arrested in Thailand for allegedly operating childcare center without license, work permit

Israeli daycare-aged children (illustrative). March 24, 2026.

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


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.

Here's how bad it can get when you don't clean your home

This mom revealed what many parents would never dare reveal, and garnered quite a few reviews, views and even some criticism.

Cleaning [Illustrative]

Postpartum doula: what it means and why it’s worthwhile

Before you give birth, read this. Did you know that a doula can help you even after birth? Here is everything you need to know about a postpartum doula.

 Pregnant woman (Illustrative)

Teen swallows needle, life saved after simple procedure

After accidentally swallowing a needle, the 14-year-old underwent a life-saving procedure.

 A needle got stuck inside a 14-year-old teen and was safely extracted.

What causes a child to cry, and how should a parent react?

Some parents see crying as weakness, while others feel anxious when it happens. How do you as a parent react, and what’s the right way to handle your child?

 A toddler girl crying

Kids refusing to hug grandparents? This is how you should react

Do you feel uncomfortable every time your kid vehemently refuses to give a hug or a kiss to the grandparents? This is what you’ve got to do.

 A grandfather kisses his grandson, a toddler, on the forehead.

Does bedwetting indicate a child’s emotional suffering?

When should parents start worrying about nighttime bedwetting? When should they think it's due to an emotional problem? Dr. Hadassah Troan answers the questions.

 Sleeping child

Here’s what you should keep in mind ahead of having your second child

From the mother you were to the mother you will be: a few words from the heart before a second birth.

 Baby foot (Illustrative)