Children

Math teacher arrested over alleged sexual offenses against student

The suspect’s attorney said the alleged contact was consensual, while the court extended the teacher’s detention and barred publication of his name.

Man in handcuffs - illustrative
Shorty, at left, is part of a thriving community of medical clowns in Israel.

This clown eats bubbles, cracks jokes to help Israeli children recover from trauma

Itay Levy, CEO of cyber company suspected of child sexual abuse seen on a screen via a video link during a court hearing at the Rishon Lezion Magistrate's Court April 22, 2025.

Cybersecurity CEO Itay Levy sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexual offenses against minors

Children are capable of delaying gratification, but usually for a clear, near and tangible goal.

Banks are storming your children: Eight-year-olds do not need a credit card


How will you know if a mosquito bite is dangerous?

Anyone who has spent more than five minutes outside knows – the mosquitoes are here, and they are vicious. A doctor explains what can be done and how to lower the panic?

Mosquito bite

Two children killed in Syria after ferry collides with bridge, several people still missing

More than 15 people were rescued after all those on board fell into the river, the rescue agency said, adding that search and rescue operations were continuing for those still missing.

Illustrative: An aerial view shows people cross a damaged bridge over the Euphrates River as Syrian army forces deploy in parts of the eastern province formerly controlled by Kurdish forces following their withdrawal from the area on January 22, 2026 in Deir al-Zor, Syria.

Bank Hapoalim launches digital banking platform for children

Poalim Junior is designed for children aged 8 and up, allowing parents to load money, monitor purchases, and introduce children to basic financial habits.

Bank Hapoalim launches Poalim Junior, a new digital banking platform for children aged 8 and up.

Teen arrested after reportedly sexually assaulting 5-year-old child in Modi'in Illit bomb shelter

Police reported cases of child sexual abuse, endangerment in a motor vehicle, and domestic abuse within a span of two weeks in late June and early July 2026.

An Israel Police car, April 13, 2026; illustrative.

The treatment that caused autistic children to start talking

Researchers examined a treatment based on magnetic pulses in children with autism and discovered an improvement in communication and language.

The children who received the real treatment presented an improvement in their communication and language abilitie

Grandparents' secret: Why do children eat more there?

Why is a meal at Grandma and Grandpa's tastier, and what does it mean for children's nutrition?

Why is a meal at Grandma and Grandpa's tastier, and what does it mean for children's nutrition?

Three questions children ask about food and adults struggle to handle

Children ask questions about food, but usually seek to understand boundaries, fairness, and independence. Here are calm answers to common questions about bites, sweets, and coffee.

Why do you drink coffee and drink diet and I can't?

World's cutest minister? Sweden's climate minister brings three-month-old son to parliament

Sweden has one of the world's most generous parental leave policies, funded by the country's high-tax system, which has become a political flashpoint in the election campaign.

Swedish environment minister Romina Pourmokhtari sits in a meeting room with her baby, at a meeting of EU climate ministers in Luxembourg, June 25, 2026.

VERT Hotels launches summer family programs across Israel for 2026

The summer programs will include children’s shows, foam parties, water inflatables, gaming areas, creative workshops, wellness activities and family attractions at hotels across the country.

A kids activity room at one of VERT's hotels.

Israeli daycares plagued by licensing and inspection gaps, endangering toddlers, report finds

The report, published Tuesday, examined oversight of daycare centers for children from birth through age three, a system that served around 212,000 toddlers in licensed facilities during the 2024-25

Israeli daycare-aged children (illustrative). March 24, 2026.