Children
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Deaths for children under 5 have gone up for the first time this century
Under the radar Poor funding is the culprit
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Russia’s ‘weird’ campaign to boost its birth rate
Under the Radar Demographic crisis spurs lawmakers to take increasingly desperate measures
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The expanding world of child skincare
Under the Radar Beauty line for kids as young as three sparks ‘rage’
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Was shutting schools during Covid a mistake?
Today’s Big Question Former education secretary Gavin Williamson says the ‘consequences for children weren’t properly taken into account’
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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England’s ‘dysfunctional’ children’s care system
In the Spotlight A new report reveals that protection of youngsters in care in England is failing in a profit-chasing sector
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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The UK's new online age verification rules
The Explainer Experts say underage users can easily circumvent rules designed to protect them
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Sharenting: does covering children's faces on social media protect them?
In The Spotlight Privacy trend has 'trickled down' from celebrity parents but it may not protect your kids
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Children's breakfast cereals are getting more unhealthy
Under the radar Your kids may be starting their day with more than a spoonful of sugar
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Why Vietnam is dropping its two-child policy
Under The Radar Relaxation of family limit to boost birth rates – but 'baby boom' not certain
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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'Making memories': the scourge of modern parenting?
In The Spotlight Meghan Markle sends her children emails of each day's 'moments' but is constant 'memory-making' just another burden for parents to bear?
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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5 'slow TV' shows for overstimulated kids
The Week Recommends In an era of fast-paced content and short attention spans, the slow TV movement can be a boon to parents
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Roblox: new safety features leave kids 'at risk'
The Explainer Gaming platform loved by children has been plagued by explicit content and grooming
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Has World Book Day become a 'horror show'?
Talking Point Annual event to encourage children to read for pleasure is sore spot for parents under 'growing pressure' to create character costumes
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Is it time to ban smacking in England?
Today's Big Question Experts call for total ban on 'Victorian' punishment but the government yet to act
By Abby Wilson Published
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