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Is it fair to give parents more leave?
2+ hour, 50+ min ago (464+ words) An Australian clothing business has been getting attention for its employee leave policy, which gives parents an extra two weeks off a year until their child turns 12. But could it happen here? Dissh said it was giving the leave to…...
Co-parenting arrangements fall through cracks - researcher
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (123+ words) 09:05 Co-parenting arrangements fall through cracks - researcher A leading researcher says New Zealand's official data systems fail to track the realities of co-parenting and shared care arrangements. Often unseen because they are not counted in the Census, these shared care arrangements…...
‘I don’t believe no screens is possible’: how parents manage devices and little kids
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1065+ words) New research out of Australia asked first-time parents how they navigate screen use for their children. Parents are told to avoid screens altogether in the first two years of a child’s life. At the same time, digital devices are part…...
Does the 'Jessica' tantrum trend really work?
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1238+ words) Whether it's at home or in the middle of a shopping centre, tantrums can test the patience of any parent or caregiver. If you are a parent or caregiver, there's a good chance you are often presented with a range…...
Is FAFO the demise of gentle parenting?
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (904+ words) Some parents are exhausted from acknowledging their child's every feeling and sifting through an overabundance of parenting advice. Parenting experts, parenting studies, influencers, courses, and books - being a parent today can feel like drinking from a fire hydrant of information....