Parenting

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. 

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.”

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.

Coping with postpartum depression after Oct. 7

New mothers, like most parents in Israel, felt all through October that evil had been unleashed, and no sight was void of it. 

By KEREN HADAD TAUB
09/01/2024

Becoming a de facto single mom amid the Israel-Hamas War - comment

I don’t know when we’re going to get out of this situation. That being said, I hope beyond all hope that my husband, alongside partners of parents near and far, come back home to their families.

The secret to healing what ails you lies within your own DNA

Navigating genetic risk and parenthood - opinion

Following what was now my family history, I was urged to get tested for the mutated BRCA gene, and sadly, at age 29, confirmed I was carrying it.

By GALI MICHAELI
24/12/2023

What are the most common New Year's resolutions in 2023? - poll

The poll, based on 2,044 responses from parents of children aged 0-18, reveals that nearly three in four parents make resolutions or set personal goals throughout the year.

Spouses of reserve soldiers suffer from depression

A large number of Israelis at home while their spouses are on reserve duty in the Gaza war are suffering from anxiety, guilt, depression, and traumatic symptoms.

Reading nursery rhymes and singing to babies can help them learn language

Babies don’t begin to process phonetic information reliably until seven months old – too late to form the foundation of language.

How can you be more attentive to your kid as school returns to normal?

Balancing the need for routine during times of war can be emotionally challenging, but it is crucial to acknowledge and address any underlying issues affecting children's well-being.

By MICHAL BEN RAY
04/12/2023
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