10 simple ways to encourage children to try new food
Why do children have such difficulty eating new food, even when it is tasty, colorful and prepared with love? This is something chef Jamie Oliver understood long ago.
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How to help children return to the learning routine
From survival to learning: How to return children to frameworks the right way
The Ministry of Health warns: These are the poisonings expected among children ahead of Passover
A doctor warns: This cough in children must not be ignored
It sounds like barking in the middle of the night — the kind that alarms many parents — but it is most likely stridor. What does this cough indicate and how is it treated? A family physician answers.
Reichman study: Babies begin forming expectations of their parents as early as their first year
Infants’ mental representations of attachment are thought to develop across the first year, but empirical attempts to assess this have been scarce.
To say ‘my body belongs to me’ is not enough: The behaviors that weaken children’s boundaries
Protecting our children is a top priority, yet everyday actions at home can make “my body belongs to me” feel inconsistent with real life – even though that’s never our intention.
Why does children’s fever spike at night, and when should you go to the ER? A doctor explains
This is a period every parent fears: children return from daycare and kindergarten sick, with fevers rising mainly at night. A senior ER doctor explains when a hospital visit is necessary.
Getting divorced? This is probably the most important factor that will protect your children
Children don’t need perfect parents, just stability. They need two parents who can communicate and cooperate. Despite the difficulty, put the children at the center and keep talking.
Even good kids can lead a social boycott. Parents — this is on you
More stories of social boycotts are emerging, worrying many parents. When did you last ask your child if someone is left out, check the class WhatsApp group, or talk with them openly?
A pediatrician warns: Baby food squeeze pouches hide real risks
Why ready-made fruit purée pouches are not a substitute for real food. Dr. Liat Etshtein, a pediatric medicine specialist, and Yael Ioselevich, a pediatric dietitian, explain.
How did a second-grade test turn into a battle over children’s future
Hundreds of 7-year-olds will soon take the gifted test, but only a few will get in—leaving many disappointed. Why does this happen, and how can we cope?
Are you making your children afraid of the world?
In an effort to protect them from any pain and disappointment, we sometimes forget what truly makes children strong – the ability to cope.
Three proven ways to reduce ADHD symptoms without medication
Many people with attention disorders are offered medication, but several research-backed methods can also effectively reduce symptoms.
