Parenting

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

A decline in vaccination uptake alongside the return of dangerous diseases highlights the need for a deeper understanding of the scientific data and the real risks facing children and parents.

For many parents, the issue of vaccinations has become one of the most complex decisions
A FLEETING moment of calm: Shiri and her husband share a quiet exchange in the kitchen with their child, one of the ‘little things’ that hold a family together between deployments.

‘It’s the little things’: Israeli mother juggles war, parenthood as her husband serves

Chef Jamie Oliver in the series Chef’s Table: Culinary Legends on Netflix

10 simple ways to encourage children to try new food

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'Oxygen': Breaking taboos on Israeli mothers who cannot send sons to war - review

“It touched something in people who saw it, even outside of Israel,” said Netalie Braun, director of the movie 'Oxygen.' “I really hope that it will spark discussion."

DANA IVGY and Ben Sultan in ‘Oxygen.’

To say ‘my body belongs to me’ is not enough: The behaviors that weaken children’s boundaries

Protecting our children is a top priority, yet everyday actions at home can make “my body belongs to me” feel inconsistent with real life – even though that’s never our intention.

When we decide for our children what to put into their body, when, and how much – it creates confusion

The unusual demand of Israeli women choosing a sperm donor

The long war and soldiers’ heroism have sparked patriotism, influencing intimate choices, becoming a key trend at Rambam Hospital’s sperm bank.

A wave of patriotism that also influences particularly intimate and emotional choices

Getting divorced? This is probably the most important factor that will protect your children

Children don’t need perfect parents, just stability. They need two parents who can communicate and cooperate. Despite the difficulty, put the children at the center and keep talking.

Children need two parents who are able to cooperate and talk

65 is the new 40: It’s not about age, it’s about experience - opinion

My computer advised me that I, being a 'third ager,' am at the age to be savored and enjoyed.

The boys warn me to stay off roller coasters with 80-meter drops.

Even good kids can lead a social boycott. Parents — this is on you

More stories of social boycotts are emerging, worrying many parents. When did you last ask your child if someone is left out, check the class WhatsApp group, or talk with them openly?

Do you even know the social dynamics in your daughter’s group chats?

A pediatrician warns: Baby food squeeze pouches hide real risks

Why ready-made fruit purée pouches are not a substitute for real food. Dr. Liat Etshtein, a pediatric medicine specialist, and Yael Ioselevich, a pediatric dietitian, explain.

A child eating a squeeze pouch

How did a second-grade test turn into a battle over children’s future

Hundreds of 7-year-olds will soon take the gifted test, but only a few will get in—leaving many disappointed. Why does this happen, and how can we cope?

Not all of us are young Sheldon, and that’s a good thing

Are you making your children afraid of the world?

In an effort to protect them from any pain and disappointment, we sometimes forget what truly makes children strong – the ability to cope.

What price our children pay for our tendency to overprotect them

Panicking about Roblox? The truth is much deeper and more troubling

The uproar surrounding Roblox exposes an uncomfortable truth about parenting in the digital age: It’s easier for us to blame the screens than to remain present in our children’s worlds.

Parents’ groups are in an uproar