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🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

SF candidate: Wammen was proud when public employees got an extra sick day for children. Does he really think we are done?

The article discusses a parent's struggle with the limitations of sick days for taking care of a child, highlighting the need for policy changes in parental leave.

Mar 4 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The challenge of treating childhood obesity: 'They are very burned-out children, with feelings of guilt'

Childhood obesity is rising globally, posing severe health risks and emotional distress in affected children.

Mar 3 • 16:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Daycare teachers in RS arrested on suspicion of sedating children to make them sleep

Two daycare teachers from a private institution in Alvorada, Brazil, were arrested for allegedly sedating children to facilitate their care and are also suspected of physical and psychological abuse.

Mar 3 • 15:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Center for Treatment and Research in Rare Diseases is inaugurated at Unifor

The Center for Neurodevelopment in Rare Diseases was inaugurated at the University of Fortaleza to provide specialized care for children with rare neurological disorders.

Mar 3 • 14:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Clinic suspends care for 220 atypical children due to lack of payment from Unimed Ferj

A clinic in Rio de Janeiro halted service for 220 children with disabilities due to unpaid bills from a health insurance provider, prompting families to seek legal intervention.

Mar 2 • 22:27 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Aries Sign

Today's horoscope for Aries advises caution in all activities, anticipating an important meeting, reevaluating for progress, focusing on children, avoiding career decisions, and exercising care in business dealings.

Mar 2 • 20:20 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Several Sentenced to Prison in Violent LVU Case

Several individuals, including a mother, have been sentenced for their involvement in the kidnapping of children from care and threats made against social workers and politicians in Huddinge, Sweden.

Mar 2 • 13:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Vietnamese children lived here, a ward killed a caretaker there. The former reformatory in Chrastava will now be occupied by the army

The former reformatory in Chrastava, once home to Vietnamese children, will now be taken over by the army following a tragic incident involving the death of a caretaker by a ward.

Mar 2 • 12:37 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

New Centers for Comprehensive Care Help Families with Terminally Ill Children

Newly established comprehensive care centers are providing support to families with terminally ill children in Czechia.

Mar 2 • 08:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Labour council accuses minister of ‘moral bankruptcy’ over social care dispute

The Labour council in Hartlepool criticized Secretary Steve Reed for his indifference towards social care issues affecting children in their community.

Mar 2 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Americana receives the first Lilac Room in the interior of SP for assistance to victims of violence

São Paulo inaugurated its first Lilac Room in Americana, providing specialized care for women, children, and adolescents who are victims of domestic and sexual violence.

Feb 28 • 23:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK's most evil step-parents who killed helpless tots in their care as thug jailed

Thomas Morgan has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his baby stepson, Jensen-Lee Dougal, highlighting a troubling pattern of step-parents harming children in the UK.

Feb 28 • 18:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

From 2026 – increased benefits for foster care of children: here's how much it is and where to apply

Lithuania is set to increase foster care benefits for children starting in 2026, adjusting the amounts based on age and needs.

Feb 28 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

"DON'T COUGH IN MY FACE!" ⟩ A mother of three tired of the virus season: I am fed up with people who don't care!

A concerned mother criticizes the lack of basic hygiene etiquette being followed in public spaces during the virus season, expressing her frustration with people's indifference.

Feb 28 • 08:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

After-School Care: In Paris, Parents Fight to Make Their Children’s Voices Heard in Abuse Cases

Parents in Paris are striving to ensure their children's allegations of abuse by after-school activity leaders are taken seriously amid a series of sexual violence scandals.

Feb 27 • 20:00 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

25 million króna grant for foster children in Bakkakot

A 25 million króna grant has been allocated to support foster children in Bakkakot, Iceland.

Feb 27 • 13:53 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Landspítali receives 25 million for support for Bakkakot children

Landspítali Hospital has been allocated 25 million Icelandic krónur to provide support for individuals who were raised as foster children in Bakkakot.

Feb 27 • 13:07 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in Arizona: Katie Hobbs announces increased support for families and children in foster care

Governor Katie Hobbs of Arizona has announced increased support to encourage more families to welcome foster children, particularly siblings and older children, amid a growing crisis in the foster care system.

Feb 27 • 12:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Kinship carers in England to be given financial support in government pilot

Grandparents and other relatives caring for children will receive financial support from the UK government under a new pilot scheme.

Feb 27 • 00:01 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

More children in residential care in Queensland than in other states, inquiry told

A Queensland inquiry has revealed that the state has a significantly higher number of children in residential care compared to other Australian states, examining the reasons behind this trend.

Feb 26 • 22:33 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Meningitis: Doctors cautiously optimistic about the 5-month-old baby

Doctors are cautiously optimistic about the condition of a 5-month-old baby hospitalized with meningitis in a critical care unit in Greece, following a positive MRI scan.

Feb 26 • 13:06 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

A caregiver at an American nursery gave children laxatives to go home early

A nursery worker in the United States administered laxatives to children so she could leave work early.

Feb 26 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

Malicious: Kindergarten Teacher Fed Laxatives to Toddlers

A kindergarten teacher in St. Charles, Illinois, was arrested for intentionally causing diarrheal illness in children under her care.

Feb 26 • 07:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

39 HVB homes have been shut down - serious deficiencies

A report indicates that 39 group homes for children and youth in Sweden have been shut down due to serious deficiencies, as identified by the Swedish Health and Social Care Inspectorate.

Feb 25 • 11:29 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ford government stops reports summarizing child welfare network deaths

The Ford government in Ontario has ceased compiling data on child deaths related to the welfare system, affecting transparency regarding the care of vulnerable children.

Feb 25 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

A study involving Vall d'Ebron identifies the first effective drug for preventing migraines in children and adolescents

An international study has shown the drug fremanezumab to be effective and safe in reducing migraine frequency in children and adolescents, an important breakthrough in migraine care.

Feb 25 • 10:41 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Sledding Accident Involves Tractor

Two children on a sled were involved in an accident with a tractor in Orkland, Norway, but are reported to be awake and in the care of their parents.

Feb 24 • 12:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Anyone who looked after children between 1978 - 2010 could be in line for £8,377

Individuals who provided care for children between 1978 and 2010 may be eligible for significant backpay due to a state pension error.

Feb 24 • 11:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Children's home manager abused vulnerable boys and girls in 18 year 'regime of fear'

A children's home manager was found to have sexually abused multiple vulnerable children over an 18-year period at a care home in Halifax.

Feb 23 • 18:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

About 270,000 fewer children in England to get EHCPs under Send overhaul

A significant reduction in the provision of education, health and care plans (EHCPs) for children with special educational needs and disabilities in England is set to be implemented following recent government reforms.

Feb 23 • 11:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Last year, more pediatric clinics closed than opened, what to do about the shortage of clinics?

The closure of pediatric clinics in South Korea has surpassed openings, raising concerns about accessibility and the quality of care for children's health needs.

Feb 23 • 10:08 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

How is it possible that a 5-million nation has the most medals? An expert explains why Norwegians care about less extraordinary children.

Norway, with a population of just 5.6 million, leads the historic medal count in the Winter Olympics, outperforming larger nations like the USA and Canada, while Slovakia fails to secure any medals this year.

Feb 22 • 07:57 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Can forest schools teach children how to care for the environment?

Forest schools, gaining popularity globally, provide children with an educational experience focused on outdoor learning and environmental stewardship, as evidenced by a recent visit to a school in Switzerland.

Feb 20 • 15:33 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Childcare: Parenthood in the Hamster Wheel

A commentary on childcare trends highlights the desire of many mothers to remain with their children instead of relying on early external care.

Feb 20 • 13:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The parents of the child who received a 'burnt' heart in Naples request palliative treatment

The parents of Domenico, a two-and-a-half-year-old boy who received a 'burnt' heart in Naples, have opted for palliative treatments after being informed that he is not a candidate for another transplant.

Feb 20 • 08:33 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Over-policing of children in care is 'manufacturing criminals', experts warn

Experts warn that the over-policing of children in care is leading to increased offending and distrust towards the police.

Feb 19 • 19:28 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Stop charging parents for preschool places in Ölfus

Preschools in Ölfus will be free starting next month, with 36 hours of care per week offered to all children regardless of parental income.

Feb 19 • 14:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Civet: Father Antonios preferred television interviews instead of testifying in court

Father Antonios chose to give television interviews rather than appear in court to avoid questions about his alleged abuses in children's care facilities.

Feb 19 • 13:43 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

They are between 17 and 22 years old and take children who live in homes for walks: 'There is more love than abandonment in the world'

A group of young individuals from Olivos, Argentina, organizes outings for children living in care homes to ensure they experience the joys of childhood.

Feb 19 • 12:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Children will no longer have to pay for the stay of adults in care homes? There is a proposal for changes in the law

A proposed amendment to Poland's social assistance law aims to exempt children from paying for their parents' stay in care homes, addressing concerns over the financial burden placed on them.

Feb 19 • 11:58 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Bestiary - Of Animals and Humans: First Pet, Then Drill

A unique dental practice in Karlsruhe employs a therapy dog, Jara, to ease the anxiety of young patients during their visits.

Feb 19 • 08:55 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Ark of the World: Father Antonios and 4 of his associates found guilty of brutal punishments and bodily harm to children

The founder of the NGO ‘Ark of the World’, Father Antonios Papadopoulos, and four associates have been found guilty of severe physical abuse of minors in their care by the appellate court in Greece.

Feb 19 • 07:29 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

School Violence in Mexico Goes into Intensive Care; Three Children Hospitalized a Day

School violence in Mexico has escalated alarmingly, resulting in hospitals treating an average of three children per day for injuries linked to violence in schools.

Feb 19 • 07:20 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

A Swede who offered a foster home to children was accused of pimping his wife to at least 120 men

A Swedish man is in custody for allegedly pimping his wife to over 120 men while they had at least one child placed in foster care at home.

Feb 18 • 10:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Parents' concern for a sick child must be taken seriously in emergency care, says new study

A new study from the University of Oulu highlights the importance of a parent's intuition in assessing their child's health in emergency situations.

Feb 18 • 07:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘Betrayed’: 21 Hartlepool councillors threaten to quit Labour over care budget

Labour councillors in Hartlepool are considering resigning due to discontent over funding for children in care, feeling betrayed by the Labour leadership's budget decisions.

Feb 17 • 11:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

‘Horrific’ rise in kids needing rotting teeth surgically removed in hospital

A report highlights a concerning increase in children requiring surgical removal of decayed teeth, with 56,000 operations performed in England amid declining access to NHS dental care.

Feb 17 • 10:51 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Myopia is spreading epidemicly worldwide and often begins in school age

Myopia is rapidly growing as a global issue, often starting in childhood and leading to long-term vision problems.

Feb 17 • 10:09 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Both parents must care for children after divorce, explains expert on law change

An expert discusses a legal amendment in Czechia that requires both parents to share responsibility for childcare post-divorce.

Feb 17 • 10:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Nigeria: the hospital system faced with care provided to children[2/2]

The report discusses the challenges faced by Nigeria's healthcare system in light of a recent incident involving the death of a child under private healthcare.

Feb 16 • 23:54 UTC

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