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Parenthood without the parenting Parents Everyone knows that becoming a parent is a major transition, but no one warned us about the one at the other end. [Robert Shrimsley - Financial Times, 5 January 2018.] | |||||
How Wales became a world leader in caring for the terminally ill Grandparents Infrastructure and dedication in providing effective palliative care to the whole population has made a significant change in this region. [Ilora Finlay - Wales Online, 3 January 2018.] | |||||
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US: The children’s health insurance program is in peril again Legislation Congress passed a bill to keep the Children’s Health Insurance Program afloat, but now the federal government can’t even guarantee continued coverage. [Jeffrey Young - Huffington Post, 8 January 2018.] | |||||
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Happy families: the best cities for children Children For most parents, the main question about any city is: is it a good place to raise kids? Urban planners have tended to be men who didn’t do childcare, and it shows. [Simon Kuper - Financial Times, 10 January 2018.] | |||||
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Parenting resolutions can bring a family closer together Parents Making a few easy-to-accomplish parenting resolutions can make this year one to remember for your entire family. [Jorma Duran - WLNS, 4 January 2018.] | |||||
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Link between dads who treat daughters like ‘princesses’ and anxiety Parents A study has shown that encouraging children to take risks, be competitive and engage in rough and tumble play can help prevent childhood anxiety disorders. [Kate Bettes - The Sydney Morning Herald, 10 January 2018.] | |||||
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Weighing what’s best for children and parents in custody policy General 110 world experts endorsed a paper calling for shared parenting in family law - and citizens also support shared parenting. [Robert T. Molleur - The Washington Post, 9 January 2018.] | |||||
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How to have a successful marriage that lasts Disorders How to have a successful marriage that lasts, according to relationship experts who married each other. [Shana Lebowitz - Business Insider, 6 January 2018.] | |||||
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Austria wants to cut family benefits for children living abroad Legislation The new Austrian government intends to cut family benefits for workers whose children live abroad because that was part of their their election campaign promises. [Herbert Vytiska - Euractiv, 9 January 2018.] | |||||
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Educational opportunities: Overcoming inequality throughout the life course Education All countries have ample room for improvement to ensure better learning outcomes for all. Targeted support is needed for the most vulnerable members of society. [OECD, 6 December 2018.] | |||||
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Make it to home Devices This hard-hitting Christmas campaign raises awareness about the dangers of texting and driving. [FIA Foundation] | |||||
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