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The Oreo wars: Moms on US kindergarten class Whatsapp fight over cookies in kids' lunchboxes

Parents' debate over whether it is OK to send Oreos to school drew millions of views, caused some to sending more cookies on purpose, and led the brand turn it into a huge marketing campaign; But who started the debate and why does this remain a mystery?

ynet | 08.30.26

The kids are going back to school, but AI has already changed the homework

With most Israeli students already using AI, educators face a new challenge: teaching children when to use it, when to question it and when to think for themselves

Chen Bareket | 08.27.26

All in the family: what kids pick up from our fears, without us saying a single word

Children read parents’ faces, voices and behavior more closely than reassurance; research suggests modeling how to cope with fear can build resilience instead of passing anxiety on

Edna Arbel | 08.21.26

‘My 2-day-old pooped in the sink’: Inside diaper-free parenting

Parents practicing elimination communication say babies can signal when they need to relieve themselves long before they can speak, reducing diaper use and deepening connection, but experts caution against pressure and stress that voluntary toilet control develops only gradually

Maya Benita | 08.15.26

‘Mom, what is sex?’: How to answer children’s hardest questions without lying

Parenting expert Yael Feder says children deserve honest, age-appropriate answers about sex, divorce, surgery, war and other difficult subjects, but warns parents not to lecture, overwhelm them with details or promise that painful experiences will be easy

Roni Langerman Ziv | 08.02.26

‘People think we’re weird’: The parents who keep candy out of the house

No supermarket snacks, sweetened drinks or permanent candy drawer: Three Israeli families explain why they made the change, how their children respond and where they still allow flexibility

Nirit Zuk | 07.18.26

Their dream is to become fathers. Now they need help to make it happen

After years of uncertainty and a failed co-parenting attempt, Nadav and Shuli are raising funds to begin a surrogacy process abroad and fulfill their dream of becoming fathers

ynet Global | 06.30.26

French children, 4 and 5, found alone in Portugal woods after parents left them blindfolded

They blindfolded the children and told them they were playing a game to 'drive away the devil', then vanished, leaving the boys, 4 and 5, alone in woods in Portugal with only spare clothes, fruit and water; the parents were later arrested 200 kilometers away

ynet | 05.22.26

Beyond daddy issues: what early family dynamics do to a child’s body

A study of hundreds of families found that early parenting dynamics, especially fathers’ sensitivity in infancy, are linked to better child health later; 'There is extensive evidence that early relationships shape children’s lives,' said Dr. Dr. Jonathan Dvash

Eitan Gefen | 02.10.26

When dad is also the boss: working with your father in the family business

They strive to keep work and home separate, learn to resolve disagreements calmly and admit higher expectations come with being 'the boss’s kids'; we spoke with four people whose father is also their boss about the challenges and advantages

Nirit Zuk | 12.19.25

Three paths to a good night’s sleep: how parents can help babies rest—and themselves too

From structured bedtime routines to intuitive, co-sleeping approaches, experts offer three distinct philosophies on baby sleep; whether through consistency, connection or calm, all agree on one thing: restful nights start with confident, relaxed parents

Adi Ofir | 11.09.25

Born together, growing apart: The delicate art of raising twins

Parenting expert explains the deep emotional bond that begins in the womb, why fostering individuality is key to raising confident, independent twins and why twin parenting 'can't be intuitive — it must be learned'

Hagar Kochavi | 11.09.25

Inside the silent struggle of social anxiety in childhood

From avoiding recess to fearing glances, social anxiety can become a lifelong battle with invisible fear; experts urge greater awareness of social anxiety in children, often misread as shyness or aloofness

Hagar Kochavi | 11.04.25

Why I didn’t let my son celebrate Halloween

When my 8-year-old begged to join his classmates’ Halloween celebrations, I refused. I’m the unpopular mom who believes kids should first know their own traditions before dressing up for someone else’s.

Iris Harpaz Kaye | 11.02.25

'It's the greatest pain there is': 3 parents talk about losing an only child on October 7

Hundreds of families suffered the death of loved ones in the Hamas' massacre on October 7; 3 parents say the void left by the loss of their only child is dark and engulfing

Hadar Gil-Ad | 10.22.24

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