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How to help children return to the learning routine

A new study reveals how to restart learning and how to return to studying during this period after what we have been through.

A new study reveals how to restart learning and how to return to studying during this period after what we have been through
Illustration photo of a toddler kindergarten.

Beersheba court sentences two caregivers for abuse of toddlers in daycare

Dr. Melandri Vlok and Ms. Minh Tran conducting radiographic analysis on child skeletons from Man Bac, April 11, 2026.

Prehistoric children’s remains show syphilis-like disease spread through ancient Vietnam - study

Back to school at Uzi Hitman School in Petah Tikva

From survival to learning: How to return children to frameworks the right way


Israeli parents describe struggle to juggle work and childcare as war keeps schools closed

Parents from across the country spoke to The Jerusalem Post on Sunday about the challenges they are facing as schools have continued to operate in a remote-learning format.

A mother comforts her child.

Iranian missile shrapnel falls near children herding sheep in Binyamin region

A fragment fell near a boy who was out in the pasture with his brothers, with photos released from the scene appearing to show Quran inscriptions on the missile debris.

Iranian missile debris falls near children herding sheep in Binyamin, Israel on March 9, 2026.

Government to arrange unpaid leave for parents with kids under 14 as schools remain remote

The move has sparked outrage from parents across the country and opposition lawmakers as schools throughout the country have continued to operate in a remote-learning format.

An illustrative image of a supportive mother talking to her child.

Divorced not happy? Use the war for a “ceasefire” for the sake of the children

In the shadow of sirens and security tension, children of divorced parents need a more stable anchor than ever, even if the parents themselves still carry resentment and pain.

Children did not choose the divorce. Now, more than ever, this is an opportunity to create shared experiences that strengthen their sense of belonging

Dutch registry study: Children of divorce have fewer children and shorter relationships

The marriage duration of children from divorced families was, on average, about one year shorter than that of other people.

Marriage and divorce today are profoundly different.

As Iran keeps attacking Israel, kids at home need to be entertained as sirens ring out

Back and forth to the shelters, with children who are out of school, they need to be entertained and reassured.

Inside Out 2 is one of the movies which may entertain your children while Israel remains at war.

Online activities: Museums offer programs for kids during Operation Roaring Lion

There is likely no substitute for leaving the house and taking the kids places, but now that this is impossible, many museum and cultural organization websites offer online activities for children.

Mask-making workshop in the style of Picasso on the Haifa Museum website

An educational psychologist reveals: What your child’s costume says about them

This year, many children choose costumes like monsters or soldiers; it reflects their need for protection and a sense of power, not just play.

Costumes that convey power, immunity or even defiance

New study: Childhood obesity may indicate something much worse

A new American study: Negative or traumatic childhood experiences increase the risk of obesity in children, while the presence of a supportive adult in their lives may reduce these risks.

Childhood obesity

Nine-month-old baby rushed to Shaare Zedek after choking, passes away despite resuscitation efforts

Despite successfully removing the foreign object from the baby’s throat, doctors were unable to stabilize her condition.

Illustrative image of a baby girl to frame story of 9-month-old who died in Shaare Zedek after choking. February, 2026.