Parenting

Research: The short activity that helps children with attention disorders focus

A new study found that 20 minutes a day of physical activity helped children with attention disorders concentrate on school tasks. And the best part – the effect lasted even into the next day.

A child who has difficulty concentrating in class
An illustrative image of a supportive mother talking to her child.

In an age of uncertainty, parents matter more than ever - opinion

The social pressure surrounding it is not imaginary

The girl asked to remove hair? An expert explains when it’s allowed to start

In such children, even an open question, even a choice, and even a gentle request — can feel like an unbearably heavy demand

Does your child resist everything? Here’s how to get them to cooperate


How to care for an aging parent: Lessons from my mother - opinion

Those of us being entreated to care for the elderly understand precious little of life as they experience it.

 THE WRITER’S MOTHER sits in her garden.

New parent? Night shift? This nap strategy can help you survive - study

When staying up all night, scheduling two nap sessions – a 90-minute one followed by a quick 30-minute shut-eye later – is the optimal choice over a single 120-minute snooze, a study found.

ADULTS SHOULD aim for seven to nine hours, and older adults should aim for seven to eight hours.

Four children’s books to turn your toddler into a hi-tech executive

These creative offerings for children were crafted by Israeli hi-tech experts to welcome today’s children into the modern technology-driven world.

 A spread from Meschiany's "Castle Defenders" (Illustrations by Idan Barzilay)

'The Power of PR Parenting': How PR skills help you raise children - review

The Power of PR Parenting is an easy, breezy read from which any parent can glean good ideas for navigating the most challenging and important career of all.

 A UKRAINIAN mother attends positive parenting workshops supported by UNICEF and the EU, to mitigate the familial impact of the conflict.

How to get a baby out of a locked car

A viral video demonstrates a safe and efficient method to open a locked car window and rescue a trapped baby.

The i2/4 BABY button system has been okayed by the Transport Ministry

Israeli-American sisters vanish in suspected kidnapping by mother

After arriving in Israel in order to bring the girls back to the US, the father discovered that his daughters had vanished without a trace.

 Sarah and Liva, the missing US-Israeli girls

A comprehensive dictionary of pregnancy and childbirth concepts

Get clear explanations of common terms related to pregnancy and childbirth.


Parents break eggs on innocent children's heads in new TikTok trend

Parents on TikTok are participating in a shocking trend by breaking eggs on their children's heads, causing distress and concern.


Exposure to these chemicals during pregnancy can impact your baby - study

A new study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has shed light on the potential consequences of prenatal exposure to phthalates on the emotional and behavioral development of children.

 Illustrative image of a fetus.

Have we reached the 'death knell' for children enjoying spontaneous play?

The research found that the rise in structured physical activity for children happened at the same time as, and possibly caused, a decline in children playing spontaneously.

 An illustrative photo of children running together outdoors.