The number of recipients of home care support has collapsed
The number of parents receiving home care support in Finland has significantly decreased due to a decline in birth rates and changes in parental leave policies.
Here preterm infants control their feeding with the support of their parents
A Swedish study examines how responsive feeding by parents can improve nutrition and reduce hospital stays for preterm infants.
Born too early - Milton and Maya got to try responsive feeding
A study at Falu Hospital suggests that babies in the neonatal ward can be discharged earlier when parents take responsibility for feeding based on the baby's hunger cues.
Alberta minister meets with parents about serious incidents in daycares
Alberta's education minister discusses potential changes to parental notification regarding serious incidents in daycares after concerns raised by the opposition.
Only 21% of Citizens Agree That Children Should Care for Parents, Halving from 53% 19 Years Ago
A survey reveals that only 21% of South Koreans believe it is the responsibility of their children to care for aging parents, a significant decline from 53% in 2004.
The Risks of Children Who Emotionally Take Care of Their Parents
The article discusses the psychological impact on children who assume parental roles, emphasizing the need for healing to avoid repeating dysfunctional patterns in adulthood.
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.
Parents prosecuted after child's death
Parents are being prosecuted for gross negligence leading to their child's death after failing to seek timely medical care.
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.
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.
IL: Children's Play Got Out of Hand in Espoo
Schoolchildren in an afternoon club in Espoo taped each other's mouths, leading to an investigation and parental notifications.
Father on parental leave: legislation and financial reality
The article discusses recent changes in Latvian legislation regarding parental leave, emphasizing the need for encouraging father's involvement in child care.
Proposes 70 weeks of parental leave with 70 percent salary
A government committee in Norway suggests extending parental leave and reducing work hours to address declining birth rates.
Parents can request two weeks of paid leave to care for children up to 8 years old
Starting in 2026, parents in Spain can request two additional weeks of paid leave to care for children up to eight years old, complementing existing unpaid leave and aligning with northern European standards.
No prison for the abusive father. Towards the suspension of parental responsibility
A court in Catania has decided to release an abusive father from prison while placing his four children in the care of their maternal grandparents after a TikTok video raised concerns about his behavior.
The new permit for parents in Spain for the care of minors that has just come into effect
A new parental permit in Spain grants over 300,000 parents the right to request leave for child care, effective retroactively from January 1, 2026.