Children
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.
Iranian missile shrapnel falls near children herding sheep in Binyamin region
Government to arrange unpaid leave for parents with kids under 14 as schools remain remote
Divorced not happy? Use the war for a “ceasefire” for the sake of the children
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CT scans unlock secrets of mummified Inca children ritually sacrificed over 500 years ago - study
Researchers examined four frozen mummies recovered from the Ampato and Sara Sara volcanoes in southern Peru during the 1990s using CT scans.
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.
Iran's death penalty crackdown on protesters targets minors, Amnesty International warns
Amnesty International revealed that two 17-year-olds are among those at risk of being sentenced to death in Iran for involvement in January’s protests, calling for an immediate halt to the executions
