News from the last seven days · Newsletter # 132 · 23 October 2017
Celebration in Hungary  NOE, the largest family association of Hungary, has celebrated its 30th Anniversary in Budapest with many national authorities and international representatives. More information ... |
Devices
France urges parents not to allow children under three to watch TV, and American pediatricians also favour a total ban on screen time until at least 18 months, but are they right?
[Fiachra Gibbons - Japan Today, 17 October 2017.]
Teenagers
New research has put a spotlight on how adolescent girls' relationships with their parents can later affect their bonding experience with their own children.
[Medical XPress, 20 October 2017.]
Parents
Getting ready for the restaurant excursion can help families avoid some of the common pitfalls.
[NRToday, 20 October 2017.]
Teenagers
Most higher education institutions now organise talks and events for parents at open days.
[Peter McGuire - The Irish Times, 17 October 2017.]
Maternity
Have you ever said, “Until you walk a mile in my shoes, don’t judge me?” That saying truly fits the stigma attached to some single parents.
[Jean Snow - Times Record News, 17 October 2017.]
Children
Children, campaigners and some judges are calling for a change in the law so that children at the heart of family cases in England and Wales can talk in private to the judge if they so choose.
[Sanchia Berg - BBC News, 17 October 2017.]
Children
Some 8% of Childline’s 295,000 counselling services last year were for youngsters with suicidal thoughts – the highest level ever recorded.
[Toby Meyjes - Metro, 17 October 2017.]
Sexuality
In Norway, some young persons who have been raped are met with a mix of accusations and shame when they tell their parents about what happened.
[Ida Kvittingen - ScienceNordic, 17 October 2017.]
Poverty
Sharp price rises could cost average household £260 a year if UK leaves EU without a trade deal while richest will be least affected.
[Larry Elliott and Lisa O’Carroll - The Guardian, 17 October 2017.]
Demographics
This publication summarizes the key trends in population ageing drawn from the latest estimates and projections of population by age and sex.
[UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, October 2017.]
Maternity
Through the power of a mother and the help of some music, experience a teenager’s heartbreak to healing transformation.
[Sonos]