Parenting

The baby has a fever: From what number should you start to panic? A guide for parents

A fever in a young baby is not just another symptom. Dr. Itay Gal explains to new parents how to measure temperature and when to contact a doctor immediately.

A mother measures her baby's temperature
 A kid plays on a phone.

Israel's Attention Revolution fights child smartphone addiction, spreading nationwide

Bank Hapoalim launches Poalim Junior, a new digital banking platform for children aged 8 and up.

Bank Hapoalim launches digital banking platform for children

Why is a meal at Grandma and Grandpa's tastier, and what does it mean for children's nutrition?

Grandparents' secret: Why do children eat more there?


Early rising: Handling a baby's early wake-up calls

What to do when your baby decides to join the early risers club? Simple steps to tackle the early wake-ups, ensuring a smoother start to your day.


See, Corrin Gideon, there's definitely a window in this room

Experience a unique wellness retreat tailored for pregnancy and postpartum, redefining hospitality standards.


Navigating reproductive health in Israel is no easy feat

People with infertility issues may be unaware of Israel’s vast resources

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Types of baby beds: cribs, co-sleepers, or transition beds?

From infancy to youth: understanding the different types of baby beds and their distinctions, aiding parents in navigating the world of infant sleep solutions.


Lesbian couples to be registered as mothers on children’s birth certificates, High Court rules

It was decided that there is no reason to make the distinction on the birth certificate when, in practice, the two are equals as parents.

Thousands take part in the annual Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem, on June 1, 2023. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

Data experts say posting pictures and activities of children online is dangerous

Experts say that posting photos on social media of children can create a digital identity for children, facilitating identity theft and distribution of the child's image to unwanted parties.

 Is your child using the internet safely? (illustrative)

A de facto single mom holds down fort while husband serves in Gaza

In just a few short hours, a woman became a de facto single mother, raising her child and carrying a new one while her husband was sent to Gaza.

 A PREGNANT Adi, Michael, and daughter, Maya.

Issue of posthumous procreation within the context of the Gaza war - opinion

Israel, still stricken by October 7, deals with a sensitive social parenting issue: The ability to take sperm from the deceased and bring into the world a child in parenthood after death.

 THE FRESH GRAVE of Sgt. Maor Cohen Eisenkot at his funeral in Eilat, in December. ‘I want to be a grandmother to a grandson from Maor. The end must be good,’ said his mother.

A letter to a precious daughter amid Israel's war in Gaza - opinion

If women ran the entire battlefield and not mostly the home front, I have a feeling that this war would have ended already.

 ‘SINCE OCT. 7, you have been the relentlessly dedicated commander of the home front.’

Why parents should avoid transferring saliva into their baby's mouth - study

An adult’s mouth is full of a large variety of bacteria and fungi, including harmful pathogens like Candida albicans. 

 Mothers with high levels of dental plaque are eight times more likely to transfer candida albicans, involved in tooth decay, to their babies, underlining the n