Childcare
Netanya daycare worker sentenced to seven years for abusing 12 toddlers
Shenkar was convicted in February of nine counts of abusing a helpless minor as a caregiver, 33 counts of assaulting a helpless minor and causing injury, and two counts of aggravated assault.
Three Tel Aviv daycare workers indicted over alleged physical abuse of infants, toddlers
Shared vulnerability: Addressing child abuse in diverse Israeli communities
Israeli arrested in Thailand for allegedly operating childcare center without license, work permit
Israel's Knesset pushes to create daycare oversight authority after Jerusalem tragedy
The proposed bill aims to establish the Early Childhood Authority, a new government body within the Education Ministry.
Jerusalem daycare tragedy: Why make the story worse than it is? - opinion
We have many problems to solve in Israel, but we can’t afford to be blindsided by our own prejudices or by those of persons seeking any excuse to demonize our country.
Democratic states sue Trump administration over childcare fund freeze
California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York challenged the administration's freezing of more than $10 billion in federal childcare and family assistance funds based on alleged fraud.
China taxes condoms, contraceptives, in push to combat declining population
China's population fell for a third consecutive year in 2024 and experts have cautioned the downturn will continue.
Why Collaboration, Not Competition, Will Cure Rare Cancers
International Neuroblastoma Awareness Day is marked each year on December 5 in more than 50 countries and the day’s theme, “Together We Can,” is more than a slogan
Israeli child hospitalized after leaving kindergarten bruised, parents claim police inaction
The five-year-old student was hospitalized after her parents received notification from an after-school program that the child was experiencing a "minor medical matter."
Invisible war wounds: Taub Center says vital to strengthen support for Jewish, Arab youngsters
To alleviate the unique difficulties of the Arab population, the researchers recommended designing dedicated programs for financial assistance, psychological support, and equality in responses.
How it will work: Nationwide vaccination against deadly respiratory virus for infants begins
This Tuesday, the Health Ministry will begin training medical teams ahead of a historic campaign to protect all Israeli infants against RSV.
Parents rule, grandparents are cool: A look at grandparenting today - analysis
Approximately 1.5 million Israelis are grandparents. One in every six Israeli families is multi-generational, with three generations living together.
The biggest reform you never saw: Child daycare in Israel now costs more - opinion
Currently, 40% of children aged 0-3 in Israel do not attend any childcare facility. The mother or grandmother often becomes the main caregiver during daytime working hours.
