Children

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 9 January 24

The Explainer Use of synthetic sleep hormone increased dramatically in both UK and US, especially among children

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 5 December 23

Tall Tales And other stories from the stranger side of life

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 19 October 23

A few tweaks could offer some much-needed financial relief

By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published 15 September 23

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By The Week Staff Published 6 September 23

feature The next generation of children are on the cusp of becoming teenagers – and are making their presence felt

By Felicity Capon Published 4 August 23

Under the Radar New release depicts rise and fall of 1990s stuffed plushy phenomenon

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 2 August 23

Pros and Cons The government is currently considering substantial reforms to surrogacy law in the UK

By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published 28 June 23

feature And other stories from the stranger side of life

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 21 June 23

Speed Read New study suggests breast milk could help secure a child top grades in GCSEs

By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published 6 June 23

Talking Point Children’s rights advocates urge Facebook parent company to block teens over safety concerns

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 18 April 23

feature Russian camps ‘brainwash’ thousands of Ukrainian children

By The Week Staff Published 23 February 23