Childcare

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.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump and US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent listen as National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett speaks, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 5, 2025.
WOMEN PUSH strollers with young children through a commercial plaza featuring colorful decorations and play structures, including hot air balloon-themed displays, on May 20, 2025 in Chongqing, China.

China taxes condoms, contraceptives, in push to combat declining population

Shir with his mother

Why Collaboration, Not Competition, Will Cure Rare Cancers

Children arrive for the first day of school in the Israeli town of Mevaseret Zion, September 1, 2025.

Israeli child hospitalized after leaving kindergarten bruised, parents claim police inaction


Toddler dies after mother left her alone for 10 days to go on vacation

A woman in the US was arrested for murder after leaving her toddler, just a year and a half old, alone at home for 10 days while taking a vacation.

 Jailyn Candelario was just under two years old when she was left home alone for 10 days by her mother, leading to her death.

Parents of abused toddlers from Eilat demand thorough investigation of daycare

Parents demanded that the court investigate the woman in charge of a daycare, they accuse of abusing their children.

 View of the Eilat Police headquarters, in Southern Israel, April 21, 2022

How should you prepare to leave the house with your newborn?

If leaving the house with your baby for the first time seems intimidating, here are some tips for a fun, successful adventure.

 Mother and baby

Boys more likely to receive ADHD medication than girls - study

Per the study, 15% of boys with ADHD were receiving medication to treat their ADHD, while only 7% of girls were taking medication. 

 Child playing piano (illustrative).

The do's and don'ts of parent-child communication

Oftentimes, there appears to be a serious communication problem between the parent and the child. Below, I highlight some of the major points I have found helpful in my work with parents.

 Give choices whenever possible

When do babies start walking and when should you buy shoes?

When will your baby take the first step, when to worry if it hasn't happened yet and what are the guidelines for buying their first shoes?

 When should your child be learning to walk? And when should you buy them shoes? (illustrative)

What does your child's favorite color say about them?

The connection between colors and early childhood emotions can be used as a diagnostic tool as the colors your kids prefer reflect moods, emotions and character traits.

Your child's favorite color could tell you more about them than you think (illustrative image of paint)

We need to think about Jewish infant care - opinion

Not only do parents need the childcare but birth of a first child is one of the two most significant entry points for future Jewish institutional involvement.

 THERE HAS been minimal effort to meet the needs of young parents and provide Jewish-based infant care in their communities, the writer maintains.

Sickness and stress: All the challenges facing parents in winter

Even those who love the cold season have problems when it comes to spending it with small children. So how can you make your life easier?

 A child plays outdoors in the rain (illustrative)

What do you do when the baby refuses to sit in the high chair?

Not every meal has to be a struggle. Before you despair, here are some ways to deal with stubborness.

Baby eating food. (illustrative)