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.
In an age of uncertainty, parents matter more than ever - opinion
The girl asked to remove hair? An expert explains when it’s allowed to start
Does your child resist everything? Here’s how to get them to cooperate
Spouses of reserve soldiers suffer from depression
A large number of Israelis at home while their spouses are on reserve duty in the Gaza war are suffering from anxiety, guilt, depression, and traumatic symptoms.
Reading nursery rhymes and singing to babies can help them learn language
Babies don’t begin to process phonetic information reliably until seven months old – too late to form the foundation of language.
How can you be more attentive to your kid as school returns to normal?
Balancing the need for routine during times of war can be emotionally challenging, but it is crucial to acknowledge and address any underlying issues affecting children's well-being.
Israel-Hamas war: Learning about your kids during Gaza war - comment
Everyone realizes you can’t say too much on the cellphone because the enemy might be listening in. My boys never say precisely where they are but give approximations in code.
How can parents protect children from horrors on TV and on social media?
A Hebrew University expert on child abuse calls on journalists to avoid interviewing young survivors of the Hamas terrorists’ massacre.
Israeli parents abroad tell ‘Post’ of advocacy wins and battles in children's education
Israeli parents in UK spoke about the bullying their children received and their battle to have a biased school debate canceled.
Israel-Hamas war: How can parents, children navigate the turbulence?
As we get children involved in the war effort and meet with friends at school, do we have to worry about their exposure to the news?
How Jewish parents can help kids deal with a flood of pain on social media
As parents, and as a broader community, we can, and must do better than just telling people to look away from social media.
How parents can help their kids navigate the war - opinion
As the violence continues, being overwhelmed will make it more difficult for us to help our children process and manage their feelings.
Playing tetris may prevent post-partum PTSD - study
Who would have dreamed that playing Tetris for fifteen minutes can prevent psychological trauma in mothers after a difficult birth?