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“The ongoing war in Lebanon is upending children’s lives, and in many cases, inflicting severe physical wounds and deep emotional scars. “According to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health, 166

When conflict or war makes the headlines, it can cause feelings such as fear, sadness, anger and anxiety wherever you live. Children always look to their parents for a sense

When the parents decide to separate, because of  a cooling the emotions between them. The child is greatly shocked, as if the world has turned upside down. There are several

 Mental illness threatens your child in the fall – here are its symptoms: Some children experience mood swings in the fall, which may last until winter, which mental health doctors

Our children spend at least a quarter of their day in school, far from the security provided by home and family, and many of them feel that the pressures they

 Why doesn’t my child want to go to school? The child does not want to go to school, finds reasons to stay at home, and the parents wonder – where

 Children may feel bored, upset, and unwilling to return to school after summer vacation, and this is reflected in their unwillingness to study or escape from doing schoolwork. Here comes

There is renewed talk about the importance of choosing the appropriate university majors. By freshly graduated high school students annually; As universities begin to receive millions of new students. The

 With the beginning of the first semester, preparations begin in every home to return to school after the end of a summer vacation that was full of fun, amusement, and

Your child sits in his room alone and pretends to play with his imaginary friend, or picks up the phone and talks to his imaginary friend and arranges a meeting

For your child to follow his path with the gifted, you will not only discover his talent, but you must also know the answer to the question: How do I

A large number of miserable children and worried parents flock to the dermatology clinic at Nasser Hospital in the central Gaza Strip, where some of them have red and white

 Playtime is not just about having fun – it’s about learning, too. When your little one is reciting a nursery rhyme, they are working on language development skills. Does your

Being a teenager comes with a lot of big emotions – and they can sometimes be tough to handle. We spoke with expert adolescent psychologist, best-selling author, regular New York

There comes a time when every parent struggles with how best to discipline their child. Whether dealing with a screaming toddler or an angry teen, it can be hard to

The social aspect of working children is negatively affected by work. Instead of spending their childhood playing with other children, having fun with their family members, and interacting with others

Most parents may resort to yelling at their children from time to time, as they consider it a parenting method. There is a difference in this point of view, but

Test anxiety is a combination of physiological over-arousal, tension and somatic symptoms, along with worry, dread, fear of failure, and catastrophizing, that occur before or during test situations. It is

Exam night tips are a guide for students in the few difficult times that precede the exam. With the pressure, the abundance of books and revisions, the lack of time,

Raising kids in the digital age isn’t easy. It can be tough to keep up with the pace of emerging technologies and to understand how to balance the risks and

Navigating parenthood in the digital age is no easy task. Social media, smartphones and other technologies are advancing at a rate that seems to grow faster than our children and

Play is fundamental to every child’s learning and development. As a parent you have a key role in all of this – both in the time you can bring to

In the first 1,000 days of life (first 3 years), your child’s brain develops faster than at any other time. Even more incredible is that before young children can even

Keeping little ones busy can be a full-time job, so it’s always useful to have ideas on-hand for fun activities that you can do together. The best way for children

Did you know your child’s brain develops more in the first three years of life than at any other time? That’s a lot of growing! The good news is that

The regions of southern Lebanon are witnessing a remarkable escalation in military operations day after day, which has imposed a new educational reality on its students. The educational sector in

Infants and young children are very helpless and depend on their families and guardians to feel safe and secure. They need emotional care, through friendly and reassuring interactions, and help

You love your child madly, but does he love you too? Of course they do! They may not be able to say it yet, but even before he can at

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs issued the following statement regarding the increase in Israeli hostilities in southern Lebanon: 93,040 individuals (51% females) have been displaced

With the unfolding humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip continuing to deteriorate, UNICEF is warning that a military besiegement and ground incursion in Rafah would pose catastrophic risks to the

Sexual abuse can happen to children of any race, socioeconomic group, religion or culture. There is no foolproof way to protect children from sexual abuse, but there are steps you

With the bloody Israeli war on the Gaza Strip, the suffering of children in the Gaza Strip is multifaceted, after “Israel” turned them into a bank of legitimate and permissible

Loops magazine said that the number of young victims reaches thousands in the Gaza Strip, which has been bombed by the Israeli army for more than 200 days, and that

Six months into the war, 10,000 Palestinian women in Gaza have been killed, among them an estimated 6,000 mothers, leaving 19,000 children orphaned. Women who have survived Israeli bombardment and

new term has emerged to describe the reality of the children of the Gaza Strip – WCNSF: an abbreviation of the words in English, Wounded Child No Surviving Family. A

Experiencing a flood is difficult and devastating for anyone, but especially so for children and their families. Here are some tips to deal with your children after the flood: Start

This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Communication Specialist Tess Ingram – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press .briefing at the Palais

The women of Gaza are suffering greatly from the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip. Here are the latest statistics on the suffering of Gaza women: • More than 9

Adele Khodr Unicef’s regional director for the  :Middle East and North Africa The war in the Gaza Strip has dragged on for nearly” six months, leaving behind a trail of

According to the World Health Organization, as of March 21: 1 out of every 3 hospitals in Gaza is partially operational. There are up to 410 reports of attacks on

Motherhood is one of the strongest characteristics that have characterized women since their existence and the highest function that God Almighty has bestowed upon them. It is one of the

Good food and nutrition are the foundation of children’s health and bring benefits that can last a lifetime. Teaching your child about healthy eating from a young age will help

More than 300 million people around the world suffer from depression, and it is the disease that most hinders people’s working lives compared to all other health conditions. It is

It is estimated that a quarter of children experience symptoms of insomnia of some kind. This alarming percentage requires special review of how parents deal with children’s sleep problems. According

Teach children to say phrases such as: “Please,” “Thank you,” or “Good morning”; It is one of the values that we sometimes forget and do not appreciate, although expressing gratitude,

The term psychological disorder is sometimes used to refer to mental disorders or psychological disorders. Psychological disorders are behavioral or psychological symptoms that affect multiple areas of life, and these

Most parents suffer from difficulty dealing with their naughty children. They are curious and quarrelsome. How can we deal with them in an intelligent way, and should their naughty behavior

Childhood is one of the most common stages of life in which fear appears, as many children suffer from intense fear during sleep. This fear may be accompanied by intense

Ending violence in children’s lives and investing in early childhood are first and foremost a question of children’s rights, further supported by scientific evidence which shows that a violence-free early

Children usually express themselves openly, whether they feel love, sadness, jealousy, or other feelings. Jealousy is a very common emotion in children, which arises as a result of the fear

An American educational expert and consultant concluded by identifying three methods and strategies to calm children and control their anger, thus reducing any aggressive behavior that they may resort to,

Anxiety: Anxiety is a natural human feeling that many children feel when facing problems or before taking a test or making an important decision. However, anxiety disorders are different and

Hate speech has a long history, but the growth of online communications means that it can now spread far and fast. Whether in person or online, almost all children and

Being a parent can bring with it a rollercoaster of feelings – from happiness and love to worry and fear and back again. It’s anything but stress-free! Stress happens to

Many children suffer from many psychological conditions, and their extreme sadness may sometimes be an indicator of depression. Family members may notice some of the following signs in a child

A new study suggests that children of depressed mothers may end up with impaired immune response and an increased risk of developing psychological disorders. The researchers wrote in the journal

Child stubbornness is a problem that most families suffer from, but it is not insurmountable when understanding its causes, what is positive and negative about it, and the correct dealing

There comes a time when every parent struggles with how best to discipline their child. Whether dealing with a screaming toddler or an angry teen, it can be hard to

One in six people are aged 10–19 years. Adolescence is a unique and formative time. Physical, emotional and social changes, including exposure to poverty, abuse, or violence, can make adolescents

As soon as the child leaves the mother’s womb to the outside world, contact and sensual connection begin between them, and day after day the attachment to the mother increases,

The earthquake is a devastating natural event that can severely affect children. The earthquake can cause serious injury, loss of shelter, and loss of life. In addition to the physical

Many children live the suffering of wars and conflicts and suffer from their scourges, including the harsh experience that the children of Gaza are currently experiencing as a result of

Depression during Pregnancy Some women experience depression and anxiety for the first time in their lives during pregnancy and it is common, as it affects about 1 in 10 pregnant

We often hear about “toxic stress” in the news, about rising rates of anxiety and depression in children, and a growing body of research examining the extent to which negative

Depression: It is a mood disorder that causes a continuous feeling of sadness, loss of pleasure, loss of interest in usual things, and a lack of focus. It may be

Back-to-school time can be stressful for many students and families, so we need to be mentally flexible during this period, to help students overcome some of the challenges they may

Throughout its first year, the child always feels afraid and distracted, because of the numerous inexplicable changes coming upon (and happening around) him. Following are three methods meant to reinforce

Stuttering is a speech disorder that involves frequent and significant problems with normal fluency and flow of speech. Stuttering may be worse when the person is excited, tired or under

Children grow in a world where screens are virtually everywhere. And access to them cannot be easier. With the accelerated development of both the form and content, and new technologies

All children may experience events that affect the way they think and feel. Most of the time children recover quickly and well. Sometimes children who experience severe stress (eg injury,

Type 1 Diabetes in Children: Type 1 diabetes can start at any age, but there are peaks around the age of 5 to 6 and then again around the age

Down syndrome, also known as trisomy 21 or trisomy G, is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of a third copy of chromosome 21 or part of it. It

Teenagers are at a stage where they feel like they are adults already because of the way they look, but at heart they are still children. With hormonal imbalances and

Hyperactivity disorder is a psychological disorder of the type of delayed neurological development that begins in childhood in humans. It causes a pattern of behavior that makes the child unable

what is autism? Autism: It is an important neurodevelopmental disorder in which symptoms appear in early childhood. While symptoms related to autism begin in the early stages of development in

Thousands of children in Gaza were deprived of their right to education because of the war, and many teachers and students were martyred. According to the latest studies the scale

The science of safety explains the way one experiences the world. Through this lens, our perceived level of safety profoundly impacts our health and happiness. The basic idea comes from

  Racism and discrimination against children based on their ethnicity, language, and religion are rife in countries across the world, according to a new UNICEF report published ahead of World

The death of a loved one is painful and complicated for adults, but for children facing a loss for the first time it can be as confusing as it is

A panic attack is an intense feeling of fear and anxiety. It often happens if people feel anxious about something happening in their life or have experienced something difficult or

Watching your child experience the physical and emotional pain of bullying or cyberbullying is heartbreaking. Some parents are unsure where to begin to help protect their children from bullying and

Teenagers’ interest in new experiences is natural and a key part of what helps them grow. By pushing boundaries, teens develop independence and become increasingly self-reliant. But sometimes teenagers can

A love of reading opens the door to adventures, learning new things and a whole host of key language skills such as speech development and vocabulary building. Spending time with

Dispelling myths about mental health can help break the stigma and create a culture that encourages people of any age to seek support when they need it. Here are seven

Spending time away from your little one can be painful for both of you. But sometimes, saying goodbye can create feelings of worry and upset in your child. Here are

Every interaction you have with your child is a form of communication. It’s not just about the words you say: The tone of your voice, the look in your eyes

Being a teenager comes with a lot of big emotions – and they can sometimes be tough to handle. UNICEF spoke with expert adolescent psychologist, best-selling author, regular New York

It can be hard to talk to your children about racism. Some parents worry about exposing their children to issues like racism and discrimination at an early age. Others shy

Children have different reactions to adverse events in their environment. Culture influences the ways in which we express emotions. In some cultures, for example, it is not appropriate to show

Play is how young children learn and make sense of the world around them. While they are having fun, they are working on critical parts of their development like building

Key facts • Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, and is responsible for an estimated 9.6 million deaths in 2018. Globally, about 1 in 6 deaths is

Whether delivery takes place in a hut in a rural village or a hospital in a major city, putting newborns to the breast within the first hour after birth gives

What are vaccines? Vaccines are products that are usually given in childhood to protect against serious, often deadly diseases. By stimulating your body’s natural defenses, they prepare your body to

Vaccines help protect children and adolescents from serious, often fatal illnesses. The table below outlines the vaccines that are recommended by most governments and doctors to keep children and populations

Vaccines protect children against disease and death, saving up to three million lives every year – more than five lives saved every minute of every day. Yet, the poorest, most

Basics About Development and Delays Kids don’t develop skills on a strict timetable. For example, some babies start walking as young as 9 months, while others don’t take their first

Yemenis have been facing the consequences of the ongoing war that broke out in late March 2015. As a result, basic services have been disrupted and many people, especially children