News for Children Bad to the Bone: How junk food hurts kids' bonesHebrew University reveals negative impact of junk food on kids’ skeletal development. Is concern over COVID vaccines for children overblown?Channel 12 report on doctors who signed petition against vaccinating children ignores their record on vaccinations. Pfizer testing vaccine in younger childrenChildren as young as 6 months old receive initial shot of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine as part of a pediatric trial. Third coronavirus wave infected twice as many childrenLess children hospitalized in Israel's third wave of coronavirus, but higher percentage are in critical condition, Health Min. data shows. New syndrome affects children who recovered from COVID-19Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) cases on the rise among kids who had COVID in the US, including severe cases.Alarming increase in child COVID morbidityChildren who had no symptoms when infected with COVID-19 develop serious symptoms post-corona, sometimes even life-threatening. 'Health Ministry data were intended to cause fear, not presented in true perspective'Hebrew University Dept of Family Medicine Chairman Prof Amnon Lahad: 'I believe most of them died not from COVID-19, but with COVID-19.' 9 children died, 1,787 hospitalized since COVID outbreakSince the outbreak began, 1,787 0-to-18-year-olds who contracted virus have been hospitalized, 100 in serious or critical condition, 9 died. Children from 5th-10th grade were in school 16 days in past yearNational Parents' Leadership Chairman Marom Schiff calls for return to schooling in cities defined 'yellow and green'. He Didn’t Speak In Six Years. When He Finally Did, His Mother CriedYael Edelshein stopped everything, gasped in shock, and burst into tears. She never thought this day would come Interview: Israelis starting to protest lockdownsMany parents and children are tired of schools being closed during the epidemic. Now they are going out for a protest. Study: Giving antibiotics to newborns could stunt their growthNew study by Bar-Ilan University finds that exposing newborn boys to antibiotics could reduce their growth - while girls appear unaffected. Naftali Bennett calls to 'watch over the children'Yamina Chairman demands correct action to reduce morbidity among children. Numbers predict fourth lockdownVaccination numbers are promising, but are they happening fast enough? My Husband Slandered Me and Said I'm Not Competent to Raise My ChildrenDefamation! They're Being Snatched Away From Me: My husband slandered me and said I'm not competent to raise my children. Hungary: Family means mother is a woman, father is a manHungarian parliament passes law defining family as 'union between a man and a woman only,' barring LGBT couples from adopting children. 'Zero mortality in 1.8 million children attending schools in Sweden since March'Prof. Martin Kulldorff: 'Focus protection on the high-risk group.' Every Orr Shalom child is a survivorFor over 4 decades Orr Shalom has been helping children manage and heal their trauma. by Rachel Gilbert 'Coronavirus disease isn't dangerous to children at all'Prof. Lass opens program with beginning school year under COVID-19 specter: 'In today's situation, facts don't matter; anxiety's growing.' Study: Children can carry coronavirus for weeksResearchers in South Korea say children can carry coronavirus in their noses and throats for weeks even if they don't show any symptoms. Health Ministry to provide funding for early childhood centersHealth Ministry, local authorities, sign agreement preventing closure of early childhood centers. Israeli study: Few pediatric coronavirus patients require hospitalizationLess than 1% of children hospitalized with coronavirus, just two required ventilation, new study shows. Children who stayed at Nazi-run children's home 'came back sicker than when they left'Nazis who killed children ran German children’s homes after the war, report finds.Reform for early childhood intervention centers delayed until SeptemberControversial reform for early intervention services delayed until September, Health Minister Yuli Edelstein announces. Early intervention reform goes into effect on WednesdayReform for provision of child development services to go into effect this week, as Health Minister set to decide on funding for centers. What does the Torah say about good parenting?The Torah's thoughts on childrearing are all to be found in the name of this week's (Diaspora) Torah reading. Health Ministry budget cuts lead to reduction in subsidized dental treatments for childrenTwo of Israel's four health funds cut dental treatments for children after Health Ministry announces severe budget cuts. Beit Shemesh has the largest number of children per familyChildren make up 33% of Israel's population, statistics show. 'Health Ministry reform harms children in the periphery'MK Yogev to Dep. Health Min. Litzman: 'Why do you think eliminating options will reduce wait times?' Health Ministry to stop funding children's therapies?Blue and White MK urges Dep. Health Minister to backtrack on plan to defund private child development services. 'Invest the price of a sandwich now and save thousands later'National Survey of Educators supports simple approach to improve student behavior and performance. Haredi MK: Require drivers to install warning systemsMK Uri Maklev demands Transportation Min. require drivers to install warning systems preventing infants from being forgotten in vehicles. Guiding parents on how to protect childrenFollowing brutal rape, Jewish Community Watch talks about preparing parents in religious community for summer and dangers awaiting children. Philadelphia schoolchildren sing anti-Israel songsMuslim schoolchildren in Philadelphia perform anti-Israel songs at event 'Islamic science' event. Two children infiltrate Israel, armed with a knifeIDF soldier gives armed Gazan children water, sends them back to their parents. These ADHD medications may predict future antidepressant useChildhood methylphenidate treatment predicts antidepressant use during adolescence, study shows. Cooperation between children of Samaria and children of New YorkShomron Council head renews twin city alliance with Hempstead municipality, initiates cooperation between Samaria and NY schools. City with the most children - Modi'in IlitIsraeli households have 2.46 children on average, nearly 3 million children in country, Central Bureau of Statistics reported. Approved: Law enables distancing suspected pedophilesLaw giving courts the authority to mandate the distancing of suspected pedophiles from work environments with children given final approval Haredi parents spend the least on private tutorsLess haredi parents spend money on private tutors for their children, survey shows. Maternal depression may alter children's immune responsesIsraeli study shows maternal depression may have a long-term impact on children's psychological and immune health. Israeli children deal with tragedy and continue soldier's legacySgt. Eliyahu Drori, died in tank accident saving comrade Nerya Buchris; teacher and boys from Drori's school close circle in moving video. Study: Cannabis oil 80% successful in helping autistic childrenIsraeli research shows CBD has 80% success rate in reducing problematic behavior among children with autism spectrum disorders. Prayer expedition to help childless couplesPrayer expedition with rabbis' participation held at graves of righteous in Ukraine for barren couples. Watch: Samaria children gather for mass singing eventSome 600 children from Samaria gather near town of Nofim to sing a song of hope ahead of Israel's 70th Independence Day. Watch: Purim delivery from superheroesWindow cleaners at Tel Aviv's Dana Dwek children's hospital dress as superheroes, surprise hospitalized children with Purim treats - midair. Watch: Terror-stricken children honored at J'lem soccer stadiumChildren of bereaved families join players on pitch before Israeli Premier League game. 'To see their joy of living gives us strength.' Family killed in Brooklyn fire was IsraeliFather, surviving children in serious condition after fire kills mother, 3 children in Brooklyn. 3 children injured after playing with weapon shellChildren injured from shrapnel in central Israel after shell explodes. 14-year-old injured seriously. A special Hanukkah performance for children with cancerMilitary rabbinate band plays for children with cancer at Ichilov hospital in Tel Aviv. 'This is what you'll get with Labor'Rabbi Haim Navon warns against voting for Labor party, says children are safest growing up with their biological parents. Israeli hospital gets grant to aid Syrian kids with hearing lossIsraeli philanthropist Morris Kahn donates large sum to Ziv Medical Center to treat Syrian refugee children with hearing loss. Haredi children pray for Florida residents as hurricane nearsHaredi children in Jerusalem pray for Florida residents as Hurricane Irma approaches. Driver caught with three children in trunkPolice discover makeshift seatblets, bench, in trunk of car. It's not so good growing up with Mom and MomMillie Fontana speaks about the devastating effects of life as a child of lesbians, how life improved after she met 'sperm donor' father. France: Girl disappears from family wedding9-year-old girl disappears from wedding in French Alps, dogs lose scent in parking lot. Can't agree on whether to vaccinate? The court will decideTel Aviv court ruling: If parents can't decide whether to immunize their child, the parent who insists on vaccinations is correct. |
