Parents

Vigilant and united: Israel’s homefront resilience will decide outcome of Iran war - editorial

As Israel faces mounting attacks from Iran, the real challenge lies within: political infighting and internal divisions threaten to undermine the nation’s unity and resolve in a prolonged conflict.

People are seen at the Mahane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem despite the ongoing war with Iran and Hezbollah and missile fire toward Israel, March 9, 2026.
A mother comforts her child.

Israeli parents describe struggle to juggle work and childcare as war keeps schools closed

An illustrative image of a supportive mother talking to her child.

Government to arrange unpaid leave for parents with kids under 14 as schools remain remote

Children did not choose the divorce. Now, more than ever, this is an opportunity to create shared experiences that strengthen their sense of belonging

Divorced not happy? Use the war for a “ceasefire” for the sake of the children


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.

Punch, a Japanese macaque who was abandoned at birth

UAE law makes parents legally responsible for children’s online safety

The legislation applies not only to families but also to global platforms used by children in the UAE, even if those companies have no physical presence in the country.

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Best online learning platforms for children: What parents and teachers need to know in 2026

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Reichman study: Babies begin forming expectations of their parents as early as their first year

Infants’ mental representations of attachment are thought to develop across the first year, but empirical attempts to assess this have been scarce.

DR. TAHLI FRENKEL.

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

“It touched something in people who saw it, even outside of Israel,” said Netalie Braun, director of the movie 'Oxygen.' “I really hope that it will spark discussion."

DANA IVGY and Ben Sultan in ‘Oxygen.’

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

Protecting our children is a top priority, yet everyday actions at home can make “my body belongs to me” feel inconsistent with real life – even though that’s never our intention.

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

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

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

Instagram launches new protections for teen accounts and age 13+ viewing restrictions

Instagram is introducing a change for teen accounts: From now on, content shown to teenagers will be automatically limited by age, and parents will have the option to control the level of exposure.

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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