Parenting

Pinworms in the bottom: Without medication – the natural ways to eliminate them

The infection season in kindergartens and schools is already here, and experts explain how the risk of reinfection can be reduced through simple means.

Illustration: Pinworms
Experts warn that giving the baby a bottle while they are lying down in bed could be far more problematic than it seems

The grave mistake parents make when the baby cries at night

No Longer Afraid of Fears

A CBT kit that helps parents and children cope with anxiety at home

For many parents, the issue of vaccinations has become one of the most complex decisions

Expert explains: Is it better to get sick and develop natural immunity or to get vaccinated?


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

Diaspora Jews, time to have 'the talk' with your kids on antisemitism - opinion

The time is fast approaching for Jewish parents – especially in the Diaspora – to have their own version of “the talk.”

 Israeli Americans and supporters of Israel gather in solidarity with Israel and protest against antisemitism, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, during a rally on the National Mall in Washington, U.S, November 14, 2023.

After Oct. 7, Israeli children at risk need help more than ever

Yehuda Kohn, director of the Bet Elazraki Children's Home in Netanya, spoke at the Jerusalem Post's Israel Summit about their effort to give homes and emotional support to children in need.

 Yehuda Kohn, head of the acclaimed Bet Elazraki Children’s Home in Netanya

Coping with postpartum depression after Oct. 7

New mothers, like most parents in Israel, felt all through October that evil had been unleashed, and no sight was void of it. 

 Children's toys and personal items lie on the bloodstained floor of a child's bedroom, following a deadly infiltration by Hamas terrorists from the Gaza Strip, in Kibbutz Beeri in southern Israel October 17, 2023.

Becoming a de facto single mom amid the Israel-Hamas War - comment

I don’t know when we’re going to get out of this situation. That being said, I hope beyond all hope that my husband, alongside partners of parents near and far, come back home to their families.

 THE WRITER with husband and baby.

Navigating genetic risk and parenthood - opinion

Following what was now my family history, I was urged to get tested for the mutated BRCA gene, and sadly, at age 29, confirmed I was carrying it.

The secret to healing what ails you lies within your own DNA

What are the most common New Year's resolutions in 2023? - poll

The poll, based on 2,044 responses from parents of children aged 0-18, reveals that nearly three in four parents make resolutions or set personal goals throughout the year.

 Fireworks display.

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.

 People gather and light candles to remember the Israeli victims of the October 7 massacre at Dizengoff Square in Tel Aviv, October 12, 2023.

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.

Mother reading to a baby girl.

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.

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