Here are the qualities Americans value most in kids
Having well-behaved kids is often a concern for parents. But not all adults in every country actually think it’s one the most important things. Overall, adults in the U.S. are …
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Debate over pronouns pits parental rights against children’s, experts say – National
Politicians and others who support policies that would require parental permission for teachers to use a student’s preferred pronouns at school say they are about including parents in the lives …
Pediatricians call youth overdoses a public health emergency. What will end it? – National
Most parents assume substance addiction and overdoseing isn’t an immediate threat to their children, says Drug Free Kids Canada (DFKC) executive director Chantal Vallerand, but studies pointing to a growing …
European airline introduces kid-free zone on flights. Is Canada next? – National
Passengers flying with Corendon Airlines will soon have access to a child-free section of some flights — for a price — but experts say not to expect the same in …
Worried about the cost of back-to-school shopping? You’re not alone
Gently used backpacks, lunch boxes and other back-to-school gear have been flying off the shelves this summer at a Toronto children’s store, one employee says. And it comes as a …
Beloved surrogacy champion Jennifer Allen mourned by families, colleagues, friend
Jennifer Allen, a Canadian surrogacy champion who helped well over 100 families achieve their dreams of having children, has died at age 36. After being a surrogate four times herself, …
Volvo Group rolls out gender-neutral programme for new parents within workforce
Volvo Group India has rolled out a gender-neutral programme for new parents. The policy, rolled out in July, gives 26 weeks of leave for the primary caregiver, who will also …