Parents

Israel's furthest north communities welcome baby born during Independence Day

Tal and Kirish Akrish brought their third son into the world, the first to be born at the Ziv Medical Center's maternity ward since the war started more than a month ago.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Parents Tal and Kirish Akrish, residents of Kidmat Tzvi in ​​the Golan Heights.
Deputy Minister MK Sharren Haskel attends a Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, December 2, 2025.

Gov’t must reimburse parents for closed daycare costs during war, Haskel tells ‘Post’ - interview

Haskel argues that the system is failing, with private daycare costing parents thousands of shekels a month, and even more for families with multiple young children.

|ByKESHET NEEV
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Meta announces big news for parents: Dedicated WhatsApp account for kids with full supervision

Meta launches WhatsApp accounts for children under 13, giving parents full control, ad restrictions, AI tool blocking, and privacy management.

|ByDR. ITAY GAL
Many children experience war events much more deeply than adults assume

Michal Dalyot: Why children are afraid to sleep during war – and the simple solution

On her 103FM program, Michal Daliot says children’s behavior changes during war are a natural emotional response and suggests a simple method for parents to restore their sense of security and calm.

|ByDORON KUPERSTEIN

Parents on screens – narcissistic children: Loneliness in the AI age

Elon Musk recently promised that within a year, we could buy robots to assist with chores and ease boredom. Experts warn that robotics could worsen the loneliness already seen globally.

DECEMBER 11, 2024ByDR. ITAY GAL