Parents balance work, childcare as Iran war closes schools | The Jerusalem Post

"You're trying, on the one hand, to establish good routines that somehow resemble normalcy, and on the other hand, you need to know how to adjust for this incredibly challenging situation. That doesn't even begin to account for needing to balance work with that and our own personal well-being."

"My four-and-a-half-year-old had a very hard time at the start of the war with the alerts and sirens, especially now that he's at an age where he understands it better. We also have a one-year-old who's very curious and energetic, which is also challenging because they're not very independent yet."

"I try to appreciate the quality time that I'm spending with them. I'm also communicating with my wife when I need my own personal time, such as working out, video games, etc., to decompress. I also encourage her to do the same."

As war continues into its second week, working parents with young children struggle with closed schools, daycares, and kindergartens while being required to return to workplaces in person. Schools operate remotely, creating impossible scheduling conflicts. Parents across the country report difficulty establishing routines while managing work and personal well-being. Young children experience anxiety from sirens and alerts, while toddlers require constant supervision. Despite challenges, some parents find positive aspects in quality family time and adjusted work arrangements. Parents seek better government support and clearer policies regarding childcare facility reopening and workplace flexibility during the crisis.

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