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Safety
At the ages of 3 to 6 months, babies can reach out, grab objects, and bring their hands to their mouths. This is the time to exercise extra caution when handling them and remove any items they might put in their mouths.
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Parents and Parenting
- 01 Jul 2026
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Safety
At the ages of 9 to 12 months, babies already sit, crawl, and some even stand up. The car safety seat should be installed rear-facing, and infants should never be left unattended in the bath, even when they are sitting steadily.
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Parents and Parenting
- 01 Jul 2026
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Safety
In the first few weeks, infants begin to explore the world, and parents must ensure a safe environment during all routine activities. Babies should always be laid down to sleep on their backs.
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Parents and Parenting
- 01 Jul 2026
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Safety
At the ages of 3 to 4, children begin to resemble small, independent grown-ups. They walk, talk, jump, and try to explore the world on their own. When riding a bicycle, ensure they wear a helmet.
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Parents and Parenting
- 01 Jul 2026
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Safety
Ages 5–6: Continue to nurture children's skills through play, movement, and imagination. Encourage them to play at home, outdoors, and wherever possible, while minimizing screen time as much as you can.
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Parents and Parenting
- 01 Jul 2026
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Safety
At the ages of 4 to 5, toddlers continue to develop their stability and balance. During the summer you can spend time at the beach and the swimming pool, engaging in games and exercises to improve motor skills with adult supervision.
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Parents and Parenting
- 01 Jul 2026
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Safety
At the ages of 2 to 3, toddlers should be able to run without falling, go up and down stairs with a railing, and climb. This is the time to encourage them to play in the playground while supervising them.
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Parents and Parenting
- 01 Jul 2026
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Safe Play Environment
How do you create a safe play environment? A comprehensive guide for parents, including general guidelines by age group, from birth to age 12.
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Parents and Parenting
- 01 Jul 2026
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First Aid: Bites and Stings
A snake bite, a scorpion sting or even a jellyfish sting are unpleasant encounters that, in some cases, may develop into a life-threatening situation. A first aid guide that you should read.
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Parents and Parenting
- 13 Jul 2026
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Cyberviolence and Keeping Children Safe Online
One out of three children in Israel has experienced threats and verbal violence on the internet. How can we recognize when children are at risk?
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Parents and Parenting
- 21 Oct 2025
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