Childcare

Shared vulnerability: Addressing child abuse in diverse Israeli communities

Our children's futures depend entirely on our willingness to build bridges of trust, unique to every neighborhood, across Israel.

Little girl with teddy bear near light wall indoors, back view
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

Shas party leader Aryeh Deri arrives to a Shas faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on February 23, 2026

Haredi parties halt coalition voting over daycare bill pulled from Knesset agenda


This is the best way to choose extracurricular activities for your kid

Tips and advice for parents wondering if their child is old enough to start going to extracurricular classes and how to choose them.

 Children playing football (illustrative)

Is your child skipping breakfast? It could signal a behavioral problem

Do you know how critical breakfast is to kids' mental health? A new study calculated the risks and also found the best breakfast for kids.

 Child eating breakfast (illustrative)

Back to school: This is how to prepare yourself (and your child)

As the school year starts psychologist Ayal Cohen explains how to handle any difficulties and why the real preparation is actually the parents', not the kids’.

 Israeli kids wearing school bags.

Here are five things every postpartum mother needs to hear

The hormones, the recovery from childbirth and your new role as a mom are very demanding. Plus, everyone you know will be giving advice. What should you remember in all this chaos?

(Illustrative) An infant crawling.

How can you reduce stress levels before giving birth?

Childbirth is a big deal and can induce loads of anxiety. Here are the ways to best prepare.

 Illustrative image of a pregnant belly.

How can you teach a child to blow their nose?

How can you help kids learn to clean their noses? Michal Olivero, a certified Montessori instructor, explains.

 Illustrative photo of girl blowing her nose into a tissue

How can you provide a supportive environment for your sensitive children?

Studies show that highly sensitive children are more affected by parent-child relationships. Highly sensitive children tend to be exceptionally successful in supportive environments.

 A child and his brother are with their parent, one playing a video game on a phone and the other having a temper tantrum (Illustrative)

Education Ministry reforms at daycare centers are essential - State Comptroller report

The Education Ministry took over responsibility for daycares back in January of this year.

 Hundreds of parents and teachers take part in a stroller march to protest low wages for daycare teachers.

What is breastfeeding like the first weeks after childbirth?

How much does the baby breastfeed in the first few days, and how does your milk composition change? Most women are anxious about the challenge of starting nursing, so here are some guidelines:

 Baby bottle (illustrative)

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