Parenting

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.

A girl coughing
DANA IVGY and Ben Sultan in ‘Oxygen.’

'Oxygen': Breaking taboos on Israeli mothers who cannot send sons to war - review

When we decide for our children what to put into their body, when, and how much – it creates confusion

To say ‘my body belongs to me’ is not enough: The behaviors that weaken children’s boundaries

A wave of patriotism that also influences particularly intimate and emotional choices

The unusual demand of Israeli women choosing a sperm donor


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.

Children need two parents who are able to cooperate and talk

65 is the new 40: It’s not about age, it’s about experience - opinion

My computer advised me that I, being a 'third ager,' am at the age to be savored and enjoyed.

The boys warn me to stay off roller coasters with 80-meter drops.

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?

Do you even know the social dynamics in your daughter’s group chats?

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.

A child eating a squeeze pouch

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?

Not all of us are young Sheldon, and that’s a good thing

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.

What price our children pay for our tendency to overprotect them

Panicking about Roblox? The truth is much deeper and more troubling

The uproar surrounding Roblox exposes an uncomfortable truth about parenting in the digital age: It’s easier for us to blame the screens than to remain present in our children’s worlds.

Parents’ groups are in an uproar

100 stories that help parents understand what their child is really experiencing – free

An Israeli initiative launches a free platform that provides emotional support for children through 100+ interactive stories.

Yana Miril and Eli Cohen, Reflective Book

Your children are growing up with artificial intelligence. These are the 3 things they must know

An open letter to those who are about to grow up into a world of artificial intelligence – and also to their parents.

Many question marks

Parents, take note: How to smoothly transition your baby from liquids to solids

Everything you need to know about moving from liquid to solid foods, with practical tips, modern baby-led eating approaches, and tech tools to ease the first year.

Closest to mommy

The first year challenge: The complete guide to feeding in the baby’s first year

From the first milk to the family meal: Everything parents need to know about the development of healthy eating and the tools that will help along the way.

Research shows that feeding habits in the first year affect not only the baby’s immediate health but also their future development