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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Navigating reproductive health in Israel is no easy feat

People with infertility issues may be unaware of Israel’s vast resources

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Types of baby beds: cribs, co-sleepers, or transition beds?

From infancy to youth: understanding the different types of baby beds and their distinctions, aiding parents in navigating the world of infant sleep solutions.


Lesbian couples to be registered as mothers on children’s birth certificates, High Court rules

It was decided that there is no reason to make the distinction on the birth certificate when, in practice, the two are equals as parents.

Thousands take part in the annual Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem, on June 1, 2023. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

Data experts say posting pictures and activities of children online is dangerous

Experts say that posting photos on social media of children can create a digital identity for children, facilitating identity theft and distribution of the child's image to unwanted parties.

 Is your child using the internet safely? (illustrative)

A de facto single mom holds down fort while husband serves in Gaza

In just a few short hours, a woman became a de facto single mother, raising her child and carrying a new one while her husband was sent to Gaza.

 A PREGNANT Adi, Michael, and daughter, Maya.

Issue of posthumous procreation within the context of the Gaza war - opinion

Israel, still stricken by October 7, deals with a sensitive social parenting issue: The ability to take sperm from the deceased and bring into the world a child in parenthood after death.

 THE FRESH GRAVE of Sgt. Maor Cohen Eisenkot at his funeral in Eilat, in December. ‘I want to be a grandmother to a grandson from Maor. The end must be good,’ said his mother.

A letter to a precious daughter amid Israel's war in Gaza - opinion

If women ran the entire battlefield and not mostly the home front, I have a feeling that this war would have ended already.

 ‘SINCE OCT. 7, you have been the relentlessly dedicated commander of the home front.’

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