Newsletter # 242 EMPOWERING FAMILIES WORLDWIDE
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News from the last seven days
2 December 2019

Conference on Family and Social Innovation
 
Conference on Family and Social Innovation
 
A conference on ‘Family and Social Innovation’ has been held in Curitiba (Brasil), as the conclusion of the annual meeting for the ‘Inclusive Cities for Sustainable Families’ project members, with more than 400 participants.
 
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Articles
 
When families welcome new family members & cultures

General
While the focus has predominantly been on wealth and asset management and strategy, in recent years, this has shifted to encompass more personal considerations.
[Francois Botha - Forbes, 30 November 2019.]
Helicopter parenting can lead to burnout for kids

Parents
Here is a lesson for parents — especially those too close to their children.
[Kyle Schnitzer - Business Insider, 27 November 2019.]
Smart parenting: Bring out the best in others

Parents
As parents, we want our children to achieve their fullest potential and enjoy the process of getting there too.
[Zaid Mohamad - New Straits Times, 1 December 2019.]
UK: Children of divorce are sticking at marriage

Divorce
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) published data showing a decrease of 10.6% compared with 2017 and the lowest number since 1971.
[Gabriella Swerling - The Telegraph, 29 November 2019.]
Combatting children exploitation, forced marriage and abuse

Children
Following the 30th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, the European Parliament reminds the challenges that they face today.
[European Parliament, 26 November2019.]
More than 300 children die daily of AIDS-related causes

Public health
As World AIDS Day turns 31, UNICEF is also warning that about half of them are not in treatment.
[Anita Powell - Voice of America, 1 December 2019.]
Studies
 
Heavy and binge alcohol drinking and parenting status in the US

Public health
Alcohol consumption by women who parent is damaging to child health, and it is concerning that women in their reproductive years have experienced increased drinking over the past decade.
[Sarah McKetta and Katherine M. Keyes - Public Library of Science, 26 November 2019.]
Videos
 
Live Better — Together

General
Every day, we can be grateful that we get to see the sparks that make our world shine.
[Walmart]
 
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