Children
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What does 'Quiet on the Set' mean for the future of kids' TV?
In the Spotlight A new documentary exposes the 'dark underbelly' of Nickelodeon productions
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Viking parenting: the Scandi secret to raising happy children?
Under The Radar 'Risky' Danish approach encourages independence in children, but it might not suit all families
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The hollow classroom
Opinion Remote school let kids down. It will take much more than extra tutoring for kids to recover.
By Mark Gimein Published
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The Stanley tumbler craze is far more than a viral trend run amok
In The Spotlight The USA is doing what it does best
By Scott Hocker, The Week US Published
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Excess screen time is making children only see what is in front of them
Under the radar The future is looking blurry. And very nearsighted.
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Best family-friendly West End shows
The Week Recommends The pick of theatre aimed at a younger audience, from Frozen to Mrs Doubtfire
By Adrienne Wyper Published
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Does declining birth rate spell doom for Britain?
Today's Big Question Ageing population puts pressure on welfare state, economy and fabric of society, while fertility is rising on populist agendas
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The rise of melatonin
The Explainer Use of synthetic sleep hormone increased dramatically in both UK and US, especially among children
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Why a bale of straw is hanging from a London bridge
Tall Tales And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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5 tips to navigate the high costs of child care
A few tweaks could offer some much-needed financial relief
By Becca Stanek Published
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By The Week Staff Published
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Generation Alpha: the new kids making Gen Z feel old
feature The next generation of children are on the cusp of becoming teenagers – and are making their presence felt
By Felicity Capon Published
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The Beanie Bubble: the true story behind fallen toy empire film
Under the Radar New release depicts rise and fall of 1990s stuffed plushy phenomenon
By Harriet Marsden Published
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The pros and cons of school uniforms
Pros and Cons Do rules around clothing promote discipline and inclusion or are they a pricey constraint on individuality?
By Harriet Marsden Published
Pros and Cons