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Three years after Oct. 7, Israel’s children face a crisis of trust that may last for years

Experts say anxiety, violence, isolation and distrust of adults are rising among young Israelis, as researchers warn the war created a form of trauma rooted in the collapse of faith in those meant to protect them

Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad | 10.06.26

‘I didn’t know it was goodbye’: Parents relive their children’s final Oct. 7 calls

Three years after the Oct. 7 massacre, parents revisit their children’s final calls, recalling the fear they failed to grasp, the words left unsaid and the painful realization that their children knew they were saying goodbye

Lihi Gordon | 10.03.26

‘I started talking to God’: Children recount terror aboard Flydubai flight

Peleg, 16, says he nearly began writing his own eulogy as the jet plunged; 8-year-old Omer recalls thinking the plane would crash while families screamed around them

Meir Turgeman | 10.01.26

Aliyah through a child’s eyes: The stages parents need to know

Developmental psychologist Nufar Bar Lipshitz explains the stages children may go through after moving to Israel, from excitement and culture shock to adjustment, and why feeling at home should not mean leaving their old identity behind

ynet Global | 09.29.26

‘Attempt to get kids hooked’: Meta’s new Muse Charm AI device sparks backlash

Meta says the Tamagotchi-like device launching in December is restricted to adults, but child-safety advocates question its playful design while privacy experts warn about an AI companion equipped with a camera, microphones and memory

Israel Wullman | 09.29.26

What to do when the world feels too loud and overwhelming for your child

For some children, mornings, meals and even crafts can feel like a battle; but what if they are not simply spoiled or stubborn? Sivan Gal, whose daughter was diagnosed with sensory regulation difficulties, wrote a book about it

Roni Langerman-Ziv‏ | 09.29.26

מחנות המרכז בעזה חושף כיצד ארגוני הטרור משתמשים בילדים כמגנים להעברת אמצעי לחימה

IDF posts video of Gaza terrorist using child to move weapons

Military releases footage showing child carrying weapons into civilian home in central Gaza; IDF says troops withheld strike after spotting him

Elisha Ben Kimon | 09.27.26

בית פרטי באבן יהודה, עיצוב פנים: ליעד יוסף

The house children never want to leave: Inside a home with its own basement playground

A young family transformed a newly built 3,550-square-foot home in Even Yehuda with a pool, outdoor kitchen, tailored bedrooms and an elaborate basement featuring a ninja course, fireman’s pole, hidden reading nook, gym and glass-walled home office

Yulia Prilik Niv | 09.26.26

נערים וילדים רוכבים על קורקינטים בצורה לא בטיחותית ונפצעים

Yom Kippur danger: Empty roads are not safe

Yom Kippur’s empty roads can be deceptive: crashes still occur, especially before and after the fast as traffic patterns shift rapidly, with many victims children and teens

Sivan Hilaie | 09.17.26

The AI parenting guide: When kids should start, what to ban and why chatbots aren’t friends

Children start using AI at around 10, while 61% of teens say it can replace asking parents for advice; here’s how to set boundaries, encourage creativity and keep chatbots from becoming emotional substitutes

Eyal Marcus | 09.13.26

Introducing a new partner to your kids? Don’t do it at holiday dinner

A first meeting should be short, neutral and easy to leave; a park, ice cream or a brief outing works far better than a long family gathering filled with expectations

Att. Ben Sendik | 09.11.26

Not just for top students: How STEM and AI can help every Israeli child thrive

As Israel begins another school year amid continuing challenges, educators are asking how to prepare children for a future shaped by AI, technological change and uncertainty, with a growing STEM effort aiming to give every student the tools to succeed

ynet Global | 09.07.26

Europe’s population crisis: Why more families are choosing to have fewer children

Europe’s birth rates keep falling despite cash grants, generous parental leave and other incentives; from the Ukraine war to economic pressures and green ideology, the causes vary; if the trend continues, the continent could be transformed — with the young first to rebel

Zeev Avrahami, Berlin | 09.05.26

Israel urges no screens before age 2, no social media before 15

Health Ministry says nearly 30% of students in grades 7-12 spend at least six hours a day on screens outside school and recommends delaying smartphones until age 13

Or Hadar | 09.03.26

How Jewish children learned Hebrew 1,000 years ago

Cairo Genizah fragments reveal alphabet drills, drawings and clever verses that taught every Hebrew letter while urging pupils to value knowledge over possessions

Shilo Freid | 09.01.26