Children

Bat Melech reports spike in domestic violence hotline calls during wartime

Shelters for religious and haredi women at full capacity as organization says security emergencies are intensifying danger inside the home.

Woman in distress.
Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel

A first-of-its-kind survey reveals what bothers hospitalized children

 THE FOSTER families provide loving, stable homes for children to recover from difficult situations (Illustrative).

Hundreds of families join foster care system as government expands support

GIRLS ATOP a corrugated tin roof on May 17, 2026 along the Strait of Hormuz in, on Qeshm Island, Iran.

Mojtaba Khamenei pushes for baby boom as regime braces for incoming population crisis


Talia Chaya Timsit, 11, dies of injuries after Tel Aviv bus accident

"I have 41 years of experience and still don’t understand how this accident happened," said Yaron Sheff, a United Hatzalah paramedic who responded to the scene.

Security and rescue forces at the scene of a bus accident in central Tel Aviv, May 18, 2026.

How I managed to limit my daughter's screen time without any arguments

Location tracking, limiting application usage times, and remote locking: We tested Samsung's new smartphone for children, which promises peace of mind for parents.

Samsung Galaxy A26

Haymanut Kasau's family says they receive updates on investigation from media instead of police

"So far, we have not been given any information," the family stated. "It is appropriate that we receive the updates directly from the officers in charge. Haymanut must return home now."

A poster of nine-year-old Haymanut Kasau, who has been missing since 2023, seen on December 18, 2025

Fall asleep beside a campfire or sleep in a bed? The new outdoor vacation

More Israelis are returning to nature, but differently than before: Between basic camping and luxury glamping, a new vacation style combines freedom, comfort and advanced outdoor equipment.

Camping in Nature.

Texas mural honors Druze and Iranian children killed by Iran and its proxies

The mural, designed by Iranian-American artist Hooman Khalili, depicts children gathered on a soccer field and combines the stories of victims from Israel and Iran.

Mural by Hooman Khalili featuring children murdered by the Iranian regime and Hezbollah. the mural was unveiled in Texas, May 14, 2026.

Netanyahu, Kisch, Smotrich allocate over NIS 1b., outline AI education plan for summer schools

The plan covers summer school programs intended to address the academic and emotional toll of Operation Roaring Lion which led to widespread, extended school closures nationwide.

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Ministers Smotrich and Kisch.

The smartphone that wants to organize parents' lives

New solution for parents of children aged 5 to 12: Kidiphone Plus device allowing blocking of calls from unknown numbers, an SOS button and even remote listening.

KIDIPHONE

Migdal HaEmek opens city’s first birthday-themed playground

The NIS 3 million project at Park Hazetim, planned and built by Elo & Nitzan, is designed to give families an accessible outdoor space for children’s birthday celebrations.

Migdal HaEmek opens city’s first birthday-themed playground.

Also for kids and adults: Juicy chicken & vegetable patties stuffed into pita with tahini

Into a wide pita go amazing chicken patties, fresh vegetables, and richly seasoned tahini. Kids will happily devour this lunch – with an option for spice lovers.

Chicken patties with seasoned tahini.

The quiet signs of parental alienation that most parents miss

In most cases, parental alienation does not arrive all at once but begins with small and quiet signs that many parents miss. Early identification and proper conduct can make all the difference.

One of the first signs is a change in communication patterns: The child who was in regular contact stops answering messages, screens calls, or responds inconsistently