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How to raise a happy kid in the digital age Education The more we study the effect of media and tech on kids, the more it confirms that relationships, self-worth and character are among what really matters to be happy. [Caroline Knorr - The Washington Post, 10 August 2018.] | |||||
August is the time to teach kids about independence Parents We tend to forget that while the curriculum is the main point of going to school, gaining independence is also a factor. [Kathy Lynn - North Shore News, 9 August 2018.] | |||||
France tops EU table for births outside marriage Demographics Six out of ten babies in France are born to parents outside of wedlock. [The Local, 10 August 2018.] | |||||
A growing share of Americans say three or more kids are ‘ideal’ Demographics Middle-child families could become more popular again in the US. [Kristen Bialik - Pew Research Center, 9 August 2018.] | |||||
A new postage stamp in China hints at a change in family-planning Demographics China’s national post service unveiled a government-issued postage stamp that prompts speculation about a change in family-planning policy. [Annabelle Timsit - Quartz, 9 August 2018.] | |||||
How to keep kids from eroding your marriage Marriage Marriage typically gets harder after you have kids, but it is important to prioritize your spouse. [Shana Lebowitz - Business Insider, 5 August 2018.] | |||||
UK: Projects to improve education for children with additional needs Education Nine projects across the country to transform the education and outcomes of children taught in alternative provision. [Department for Education, 6 August 2018.] | |||||
Social media is making children regress to mentality of 3 y.o. Devices Children are losing their ability to think for themselves, empathise and communicate with each other. [Charles Hymas - The Telegraph, 6 August 2018.] | |||||
Studies | |||||
A new indicator for assessing sustainable progress General This paper discusses the requirements needed for a new indicator, to be used in the framework of the SDGs. [International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis, 3 August 2018.] | |||||
Videos | |||||
Real dads Parents This is exactly how a dad sees his child for the first time. [Unimed Araçatuba] | |||||
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