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Avi Mimran on His Autistic Son: "The Sky Didn't Fall on Us"

Avi Mimran, a respected media figure and host of the central edition at Radio Kol Hai, shares about the challenges of raising his 15-year-old autistic son, Itzik. "Gone are the days when children like these were hidden away," he reflects.

Verd Blar

07.03.18 | 14:57

Heartfelt Post by a Mom of a Toddler with Cancer Captivates the Internet

"I see you," Shelby began writing. "I sit on this couch every day, and I see you even though you try your hardest not to show it. Especially not to us—my child and me. I see your face fall a little whenever you see Sophie crying. You try in so many ways to ease her fears and help her overcome them, and I see that."

Shira Dabush (Cohen)

30.10.17 | 10:43

Rethinking Report Cards: Are We Missing the Point?

"What if we could stop judging ourselves and our kids and just be? It's fascinating to imagine what kind of world we'd create if we allowed ourselves to live in the now and embrace who we are..." Read this moving post.

Shira Dabush (Cohen)

06.03.17 | 15:56

Being a Parent to a Child with ADHD: 'My Naor Teaches Me What True Emotion Is'

"My Naor is diagnosed with ADHD and emotional challenges. Why am I sharing this with you? Because I want to shout to the world that my son is special. Without his ADHD, I wouldn't be who I am today. My Naor teaches me what attention deficit is, what true emotion is. He shows me it's not a punishment. Naor teaches me that I am a strong mom facing a system that doesn't understand that my Naor is 'the perfect child.'"

Shira Dabush (Cohen)

05.03.17 | 16:24

When Kids with ADHD Seem to Choose Mischief

Children with ADHD often prefer being labeled as lazy or mischievous rather than facing the harmful stress associated with being tagged as 'stupid.'

Avigail Portnoy and Eilat Vogbright

26.02.17 | 10:11

Navigating the Chaos: Understanding ADHD in Teens and Their Parents

For those with ADHD, there's a developmental gap in different systems. The intellectual age is about a third greater than the chronological age (a 10-year-old with insights of a 13-year-old), and the emotional age is a third lower (a 10-year-old behaving like a 7-year-old). This gap is the root of frustration for parents and teachers.

Avigail Portnoy and Eilat Vogbright

12.02.17 | 11:05

"From School Runs to Farewells: A Mother's Heartbreaking Journey"

Julie Apisella's heartfelt post about her daughter Emily, who recently passed away from cancer, amassed 8.5 thousand shares and tens of thousands of views. Released at the start of the year alongside her daughter's photo, the post is a poignant call to action for parents about childhood cancer.

Shira Dabush (Cohen)

22.09.16 | 14:56

Attention and Focus: Warning Signs Parents Shouldn't Ignore

Is your child struggling with attention in a way that needs addressing? Could appropriate intervention spare them unnecessary hardship? Discover key warning signs of attention and focus issues with insights every caring parent should know.

Ruti Asher / Yom Leyom

19.09.16 | 13:04

"My wife looked at the baby and said: 'So what if he has Down syndrome? He's my son!'"

Nechunya, twin brother to Moria, was born with Down syndrome, but this fact did not affect his parents' happiness at all – Shlomo and Shiraz Ben Dor. In an inspiring conversation, Shlomo shares about life with their special son and the leukemia that later attacked young Nechunya. A story of faith and the strength to see the good even when everything around seems dark.

Michal Arieli

31.07.16 | 10:35

Helping Your Little Ones Overcome Gas Issues

Crying episodes - why do they stress us out? Often, aside from the crying itself, there are additional symptoms such as flushed cheeks, clenched fists, and painful grimaces that send us a clear message: the child is suffering from gas pains, and you need to help him, fast. How can we help? All the answers are ahead.

Shira Dabush (Cohen)

23.11.15 | 11:33

What to Do When Your Child Will Only Eat Chicken Schnitzel and Fries?

It's a frustrating and stressful situation for any parent, but forcing your child to try new foods might backfire. Ofri Yelin, a clinical dietitian at Schneider's Eating Disorders Department, explains why picky eating occurs and how to handle it.

Shalom Avichzer / Yom Leyom

05.07.15 | 15:53