Children
Editor's Notes: This Passover, Israeli children deserve a future that's more than sirens
Israeli childhood has been knocked off course for years now. First came COVID, then came the October 7, 2023, mega-atrocity by Hamas, and the long war that followed, and now another round with Iran.
From the drama of the gifted child to national healing and peace - opinion
‘Risk children’s lives for some extra manpower’: IRGC recruits 12 year olds to fill personnel gaps
Archaeologists unearth at least five Gaul skeletons buried sitting upright during Paris excavations
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
Meta's Zuckerberg denies at LA trial that Instagram targets kids
Mark Zuckerberg faces questions in a trial accusing Meta and Google of profiting from social media addiction and harming children’s mental health.
