#family-policy

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Public health
fromHarvard Gazette
2 days ago

How to reverse nation's declining birth rate? - Harvard Gazette

Policies that lower living costs, expand affordable childcare, and support older parents are more effective at addressing declining birth rates than one-time financial incentives.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Paternity leave is outdated and unequal, MPs say

UK's statutory parental leave is criticized for being inadequate compared to other developed nations.
Cross-party MPs call for significant reform to update outmoded paternity leave rules.
#trump-administration
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Right-wing politics

Republicans say they want more American babies but which kind?

The Trump administration's refugee policy raises questions about its true commitment to helping all families.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
Parenting

Trump mulls $5K 'baby bonus' for moms in bid to reverse declining birth rates: report

The Trump administration is exploring various incentives to increase marriage and birth rates among Americans.
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fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Not just more babies: These Republicans want more parents at home

The Trump administration is reducing federal child care programs while advocating for policies encouraging parental stay-at-home decisions.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Opinion | More Babies, but Little Support for Them?

Mr. Trump's hypocrisy is clear. While wanting to increase the number of children being born, he cuts programs to protect their health before and after birth.
Parenting
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Former senator Mary Seery Kearney to meet with Michael McGrath over surrogacy legislation

Italy has enacted legislation criminalizing surrogacy universally, impacting Italian couples engaging in lawful surrogacy abroad, raising concerns of EU law violations.
Europe politics
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

Whoopi Goldberg Just Destroyed Trump's Baby Bonus Plan, And It's Exactly What We Were All Thinking

Maternal mortality and lack of family support systems are more pressing than increasing birth rates or population incentives.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

We Have a Totally Reasonable Sleepover Policy. One Family Seems Intent on Breaking It.

School-night sleepovers may be common for some families, but it's crucial to follow what works for your own family dynamic.
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