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The unusual warning for parents: Do not sign this document at schools
Many parents rush to sign consent forms for educational institutions, but experts warn that this is an irreversible step that could expose children to serious digital dangers.

When summer camps close, workplaces step into the picture: The companies bringing the 'Big Vacation' to work
While the economy operated as usual in August, high-tech companies and leading organizations in Israel decided to step up and offer particularly creative solutions to deal with the gaps in children's vacation schedules.

No vacation, taking sick leave: The heavy price for parents stuck at home
About 54% of employees began the summer vacation without vacation days and were forced to fund 2.8 vacation days out of pocket in July — this is according to a check by "Oketz Ma'arachot" among about 10,000 pay slips. At the same time, there was a 15% jump in the use of sick days. The reason: unlike a vacation day, for the second and third day of illness, 50% of the salary is paid.

Congratulations: Kim Or Azulay and Iftah Ziv have welcomed their firstborn son
A year after they were married in a moving ceremony, actress Kim Or Azulay and her partner, basketball player Iftah Ziv, have welcomed their firstborn son into the world. Azulay announced the happy news in a post on her Instagram account: "Mom and dad were waiting for you."

A mother asked for money from parents who arrived at a birthday party
A British mother was surprised to discover that an invitation to a 5-year-old's birthday party came with a request for money for food. She thought it was a spam message until she realized that the hosting mother was actually asking parents to pay. Her question on a parenting forum sparked a discussion: is this just a new way to split party costs?

Congratulations: Ravid Plotnik and his wife have become parents
Israeli rapper Ravid Plotnik and his wife, May Griani, have welcomed their first child. The couple was spotted at Ichilov Hospital over the weekend.

Yaffa Ben-David: "Teachers should not be contacted via WhatsApp"; Parents: "It harms the direct connection"
Following the publication in "HaYom", the head of the Teachers' Union clarifies the Director-General's circular: the phone number of teaching staff is private, and schools must establish official communication channels. The Parent Leadership opposes: "Clear boundaries are not built through unilateral guidelines."

Between TikTok and the Ballot Box: Who Shapes Our Children's Opinions?
Children are exposed online to political positions, generalizations, and extreme language, even when schools are closed. Instead of rushing to correct them or telling them what to think, parents have an opportunity to teach them how to form a position, check facts, and deal with those who think differently.

Katya Averbuch and Lior Oren from 'Married at First Sight' have welcomed their second daughter
Three years after meeting under the chuppah of 'Married at First Sight', Katya Averbuch and Lior Oren have expanded their family and brought a little sister into the world for their firstborn, Rita. Congratulations.
The choir that became a refuge for bereaved parents: "Our loved ones have no voice - we are their voice"
The bereaved parents' choir was established in 2007 at the initiative of Dina Keet, a mother who experienced a double loss. Her partner, who loved to play and sing, stopped engaging with music after the loss of their son. Out of a desire to bring music back into his life, Dina established the choir, which eventually became a place of support for other parents as well.

"It was not an easy birth": Alex Shults and his partner Linoy have welcomed their first child
Less than a year after the wedding: the couple of social media stars became parents to a firstborn son last Saturday. The couple shared that the birth did not go smoothly, but that did not diminish the excitement. "We are parents," the two announced.

A year and seven months after her husband's death: Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott are parents
At 42, and a year and seven months after losing her husband Jeff Baena under tragic circumstances, Aubrey Plaza has given birth to her first child with her partner, 40-year-old actor Christopher Abbott. The couple was spotted in New York with their newborn.

Sending a WhatsApp to the teacher in the evening? The new rules that may put an end to it
For the first time, rules regulating the relationship between parents and teaching staff will be anchored in a director-general circular. Kindergarten teachers will be able to choose how and when parents contact them, and schools will publish a code of conduct determining through which platforms and hours parents can ask questions, consult, or complain. Education Minister Kisch: "We are...

Britney Spears says she 'failed as a mother' and criticizes her parents over secret meetings with her children
The star published a candid post on X, accusing her parents of spending time with her two sons behind her back. Reflecting on the past, she shared: 'I got down on my knees and cried for two months.'
Children are fighting, parents are breaking: The invisible wound of the war | Shay Lahav
Many people are walking among us with heavy burdens from the last three years, even if they themselves were not on the battlefield. It wouldn't hurt us to show a little interest in them.

Ready for First Grade
Everything a child really needs before the first bell – from self-confidence to the school bag, from nutrition to health. Six Clalit Central District experts explain what is important to focus on to start the first school year on the right foot.
Failed grade: Most Israelis are not satisfied with the performance of the education system
Only 42% of the public rate the performance of the education system positively. 13% of parents of students in Jewish schools reported that remote learning was not effective.

Father misreads son's name at circumcision and breaks the internet: "I had a panic attack"
A video of a father accidentally calling out the wrong name for his newborn son during a circumcision ceremony went viral this past weekend. "It's a good thing I shouted quickly before the mohel could repeat the wrong name, and that way, according to Halacha, the name he shouted does not count," says Laim Abava in an interview with C14.

Yaki Adamker: "Cherish your connection with your parents while they are alive"
During the program "The Patriots" on Channel 14, panelist Yaki Adamker moved viewers with a deeply personal message. After visiting his mother's grave on the anniversary of her passing, he urged the audience to prioritize staying in touch with their parents.

Moving up a grade: how to help children navigate the transition to a new school
The transition from kindergarten to elementary school or from elementary to middle school is often accompanied by excitement, concerns, and uncertainty. The Ministry of Education and parents can assist children through early preparation, open dialogue, and emotional support.

Academies, agency, investments and a Mercedes: The excessive demands of the star's parents
Ibrahim Mbaye, the rising talent of Paris Saint-Germain and the Senegal national team, is considered one of the best teenagers in the world. However, according to French journalist Romain Molina, the parents of the 18-year-old player have set a series of unprecedented demands to agencies seeking to represent their son.

The summer vacation trap: parents reach the summer without vacation days
The gap between the education system and the economy hits the middle class again: a new AllJobs survey reveals the true price of summer - every extra day at home is deducted directly from the salary.