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The elementary school years are important for children to develop independence, first under parental direction and then away from direct adult supervision. [University of Michigan Health, 16 [...]

Young children who are close to their parents are more likely to grow up kind, helpful and ‘prosocial’. [Ioannis Katsantonis and Ros McLellan – International Journal of Behavioral [...]

The number of parents in a home is a crucial determinant of a child’s experiences and life trajectory. Debates about this issue should not be relegated to the culture wars.  [Melissa Kearney [...]

The proposals also include systems that improve childcare services, encourage co-parenting and support single parents. [Kathleen Benoza – The Japan Times, 31 March 2023.] READ MORE

Controlled parents set high expectations for their children in academics, extracurricular activities, and social interactions. These expectations may sometimes be unrealistic, leading to undue [...]

They stated that parents must first be intentional about protecting their own well-being, steering the ship of their life, dealing with challenges positively and finding help from professionals, [...]

There are profound effects of the work-life balance disconnect on parents, taking a toll on their physical and mental well-being, family dynamics, and overall quality of life. [Corporate Wellness [...]

This style of parenting strikes a balance between setting clear boundaries and fostering warmth and support. [Navneet Vyasan – News 18, 22 June 2023.] READ MORE

European countries’ attempts to get dads to take more paternity leave have had unintended consequences, and sparked debate about the fairest way to divide leave between mothers and fathers. [...]

On the occasion of the Global Day of Parents, UNICEF has put together some various articles with experts’ recommendations to help parents in their struggle to find time for themselves and [...]