‘We banned television and screens for a month … that was four months ago’ – The Irish Times

As a long-time opponent of monarchy in all its forms, I was surprised to discover that it was the wise words of a princess that forced me to be a better parent. Catherine, the princess of Wales, co-wrote an essay a number of months ago in which she lamented the role of screens in creating … Read more

Disbelief and praise from teenagers and parents as Indonesia’s social media ban set to take effect

Baca artikelnya dalam bahasa Indonesia Indonesia’s decision to ban social media for children under 16 has left teen influencer Charissa Putri Chandra Kirana heartbroken. “How could the government do this?” the 14-year-old said, visibly emotional. “Kids don’t always inherit success from [their] parents, some of us must start from the bottom.” Charissa, who has 800,000 … Read more

‘Gurgaon ke entitled parents’: Mom slams irresponsible parenting in viral video

A mom has shared a viral video criticising “entitled” parents in Gurgaon. The post follows a playground incident where her son was nearly pushed off a high slide by another child. She said that, though she apologised for raising her voice in a moment of panic, the other parent criticised her tone rather than acknowledging … Read more

A full month after my birth my parents changed my name – The Irish Times

A bit of McDonagh family lore: I wasn’t meant to be called Laura. I was supposed to be called Éilis. I’ve often imagined what happened after my mother announced her intentions in the delivery suite at Sunderland General Hospital: a “that’s nice” from the midwife followed by frowns at the mention of fadas. Elsewhere, the … Read more

Stella McCartney’s Paris Fashion Week show was all about nepo babies

The Stella McCartney runway show was a family affair. A talented designer, McCartney herself is a proud nepo baby, born to music and art icons Linda and Paul McCartney — and she honored the generational talent both on and off the catwalk during Paris Fashion Week Wednesday. The A-list crowd was full of parents and … Read more

Cleo Smith’s parents sell Australian home years after kidnapping ordeal

The family had been camping at the remote Point Quobba when Cleo was taken from her tent in the early hours of October 16, 2021. The case quickly gained international attention as search efforts intensified, with police deploying horses, helicopters and ground crews to comb through the rugged terrain. As the search dragged on, and … Read more

Online child maintenance calculator to help parents agree on fair payment amounts

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France is sending 29 year olds a letter reminding them to plan their family ‘before it’s too late’

We need your help now Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open. You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough. If you’ve seen value in our reporting, … Read more