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


Too many parents aren't giving their kids iron supplements

The first months of raising a baby aren't easy and many parents are overtired and might miss some important issues, one of which is ensuring that the baby has enough iron for optimal development.

 Infant eating food (illustrative)

Fetal alcohol syndrome: How does it happen and how dangerous is it?

Ron and Sarit Kaufman adopted a sweet baby a number of years ago from an orphanage in Russia. When they returned to Israel, they noticed that their son engaged in violent and uncontrolled behavior.

 Infant holding their parent's hand (illustrative)

Here are some activities for mothers and babies of any age to enjoy

Bat El Glazer, a baby development instructor, shares excellent ideas to pass the time with fun while developing kids’ skills according to their ages.

 What activities can you do with your babies and toddlers to help them develop their skills accordingly?

Arab mothers often unable to enroll children in preschool - study

Given the overall low rate of employment among Arab women the likelihood of a given Arab toddler being accepted into a program that their parents can afford is minimal at best.

Preschool classroom

What happens when a baby doesn't want to be put in their crib?

If every attempt to put the baby down is met with resistance and you no longer remember what it's like to have free hands, this article is for you.

 Illustrative image of a baby.

Thailand massacre: 34, including 22 children, killed by ex-police officer

The massacre in Thailand is one of the world's worst child death tolls by a single killer in recent history.

 Police officers stand guard before the start of the funeral procession for Thailand's late King Bhumibol Adulyadej before the Royal Cremation Ceremony in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, October 26, 2017

This is the best way to choose extracurricular activities for your kid

Tips and advice for parents wondering if their child is old enough to start going to extracurricular classes and how to choose them.

 Children playing football (illustrative)

Is your child skipping breakfast? It could signal a behavioral problem

Do you know how critical breakfast is to kids' mental health? A new study calculated the risks and also found the best breakfast for kids.

 Child eating breakfast (illustrative)

Back to school: This is how to prepare yourself (and your child)

As the school year starts psychologist Ayal Cohen explains how to handle any difficulties and why the real preparation is actually the parents', not the kids’.

 Israeli kids wearing school bags.

Here are five things every postpartum mother needs to hear

The hormones, the recovery from childbirth and your new role as a mom are very demanding. Plus, everyone you know will be giving advice. What should you remember in all this chaos?

 IT WAS a wonderful reminder of just how special this time can be with a new baby.