‘Family discount cards’: what deals exist in France Eligible families can apply for the card and access discounts on transport and leisure sites, but criteria apply
Pet care to be part of France’s school curriculum from September 2024 The new programme will aim to teach respect and compassion for pets, in a bid to fight animal mistreatment
Why police reconstruction in Alps village where boy, 2, went missing? Investigators are focusing on witness statements, but the family’s lawyer has questioned why it is happening now
news Girl, 11, decorates tombstones in France with unsold flowers The bright idea spread quickly on social media
Missing boy, 2, could possibly still be alive, say French gendarmes A full-time team of 20 investigators is still looking at ‘all possible leads’
Are non-French citizens allowed to foster children in France? We review the rules of fostering children, including the application process, training, and payment received
Boy, 2, missing in French hamlet: Where is inquiry six months on? Investigations are continuing into the child’s sudden disappearance in the tiny mountain community
Couple in court for homeschooling son without permission in France ‘We are not separatists, we are not dangerous,’ say the couple, who have been supported by homeschooling associations
‘No fussy eating, strict bedtimes - my French parenting rules’ ‘Adopt what you like and leave the rest’, says Columnist Cynthia Spillman as she points out some differences of bringing up children in France
Children in France can write to Father Christmas via La Poste Letters can be sent up until December 20 and each will receive a response
Ministry answers queries on under-18s and travel to and from France We spoke to the French Interior Ministry to clear up the confusion over non-EU under-18s’ travel
Residency and travel: Confusion over French rules for non-EU under-18s Families still report issues over residency cards and DCEM travel documents
Christmas travel: What is France’s DCEM form for young foreigners? The document can make life easier for foreign families whose children do not yet need a residence permit while travelling abroad
Anger over French teenage ‘meet up’ site which does not check age Internet users say app, which is banned from Apple store, allows paedophiles to contact children as identity is not verified Millions of families in France receive ‘return to school’ grants today France: Using teddy bears to ease children's hospital fears What is the latest on boy, 2, missing in the French Alps?
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French renovation rule over children having to OK work is insulting Firm told readers they needed to have their children sign-off on a payment they need to make to it
France moves to tackle growing problem of childhood obesity Overweight and obese children have become a major public health problem in recent years, said France’s social security provider
Petition calls for ban on children’s junk food ads in France A consumer association in France has launched a petition to ban junk food advertising to children on TV and the internet, in a bid to beat childhood obesity.
Prescriptions of mind-altering drugs for children soar in France Tens of thousands of children are affected by the rising prescriptions, according to a new report
France rolls out ‘1,000 day’ centres for parents and young children The centres will cover conception to two years old with part of the focus on positive parenting techniques
French MPs back social media age restrictions for teenagers The bill is aimed at protecting children from harmful online content not intended for their age group
France to roll out free vaccine for sexually transmitted infection HPV The campaign for human papillomavirus (HPV) will target 12- and 13-year-olds and begin in September
Study reveals lasting impact of Nice terror attack on children present Preliminary results on the effects of the 2016 July 14 attack suggest Post-Traumatic Stress Order can affect all ages. Children born of mothers pregnant at the time were included
Travel rules for unaccompanied children leaving France We look at the free form and supporting documents children must carry when travelling unaccompanied out of France
‘French restaurant 'no children' sign was wrong - use common courtesy’ Commentator Nabila Ramdani gives her view on an Alsace restaurant’s communication policy
UK families in France struggle to gain Brexit WA cards for children The issue arises when teenagers turn 18. One mother said; 'It's getting beyond a joke'
French hospitals find fun way to ease children's operation stress Doctors say transporting children to the operating room in small electric cars takes their minds off what they are going through
‘No children please’ restaurant provokes anger in French tourist town The three terse words on the door of an Alsace restaurant have stirred up a storm in the half-timbered town of Ribeauvillé
Children in France have until December 20 to write to Père Noël Sixty years ago two postal workers’ independent actions sparked the tradition of replies being sent to children who write to Father Christmas. Letters in English are accepted
Young Brexit agreement Britons facing residency difficulties in France France opted not to ask under-18s in families living in France since before Brexit to hold residency cards, but this is causing issues at the border and for education and work, a support group says
New app makes it easier to pay childminders in France Urssaf has launched an app where details of holidays and overtime can be added, and which will automatically calculate salaries and declarations
First ladies of France and Ukraine discuss child cancer initiative The two met in New York this week. They also talked about how Ukrainian children in France are adapting
Explainer: When does a child need ‘permission form’ to leave France? We look at France’s autorisation de sortie du territoire and how to get one
VIDEO: French headteacher’s emotion at surprise retirement show ‘I don’t think many teachers get a retirement send-off like this’: Singer Julien Clerc surprised the long-time educator with a song dedicated to school teachers
I deserve a gold star for choosing to raise my five kids in France With Mother’s Day in France on Sunday (May 29) – Gillian Harvey reflects on her decision to bring up her family in France
Gentille Alouette: True meaning of the not-so-gentle French kids’ song You may remember the tune from your school French lessons, but do you know what the lyrics mean?
Will stepchildren be entitled to my husband’s assets in France? Partner article: With all challenges that new inheritance law brings, it is better to seek for a professional advice from a lawyer
Two suspected cases of new type of child hepatitis found in France The disease is affecting children aged under 10. Cases have also been discovered in several other countries
France Covid: Children of dead health workers made wards of the state This will enable them to benefit from social and financial support in honour of their parents who ‘took care of the lives of others’
No court case yet over law impacting some foreign law wills in France Lawyers expect a challenge to new rule which gives forced heirship rights to children where a foreign legal system was chosen to apply to the will
Child in France dies of E.coli infection as outbreak monitored Health authorities have not released more information about the child that has died, but 13 other cases in children have prompted a nationwide investigation into the possible source
Mask-wearing could end in French schools ‘within a few weeks’ France’s education minister has said that it is his ‘dearest wish’ to ease the rule for pupils if Covid figures permit
Unmarried couples to be able to adopt if new French law passes ‘Marriage is no guarantee of stability compared to other types of unions,’ said MP behind the bill
Pupils at Jewish school in France in care after alleged mistreatment The 42 children, mainly of American and Israeli nationality, are now being cared for by social services after a police investigation into alleged ‘abusive’ conditions at the school
Police warn of potential teenager abduction attempts in Haute-Savoie Pupils from schools in the area have been approached by an individual and asked to get into his vehicle
Plastic, additives, conversion therapy: This week in French parliament We look at what is due for discussion in both houses and other official information including President Macron’s agenda
Bordeaux: Police appeal for information on missing 16-year-old girl The girl disappeared between 23:00 on Sunday and 07:15 on Monday
Comment: ‘Mother’s guilt’ is alien to the French ‘All is set up here so family life can run smoothly without mum’
Omicron, boosters, child vaccines: Updates from French health minister Olivier Véran estimates that by the New Year France will be seeing 100,000 Covid infections per day but that it will not necessarily bring a wave of hospitalisations due to vaccination
French health authority approves vaccination of five to 11-year-olds Vaccination should, however, remain voluntary for 5.4 million children in this age group, says the Haute Autorité de Santé
Can primary school teachers give written homework? MY SON is in CP in our local primary school. Every evening he gets hand-writing practice. My understanding is that written homework is banned in France for primary school. Is this true? If so, who could I complain to? NB
Covid-19: Divorce and joint custody of children A friend who is separated and in the process of divorcing her husband has an eight year old daughter. As part of the court ruling on separation she is domiciled with her mother but her mother is required to take her 40km away to an airport to, either hand her over to her father or put her on a plane as an unaccompanied child to the other side of the country, depending on where the father is at the time, for all school holidays except summer which is split. Has this court judgement been overtaken by the Covid-19 regulations? Does she have the right to keep the child with her during the Easter break?
France lockdown: Can I write two names on an attestation? No, you cannot write two or more names on a travel exemption form, even if you live together.
Covid: Can my son visit his father in France at Christmas? Travel to France is set to start again from December 15 if lockdown is lifted
French health pass: Booster jab requirement for over-65s starts today People who had their second dose more than seven months ago but have not had a booster will see their health pass expire. Today also sees the start of vaccination for vulnerable five to 11-year-olds
It can pay (a lot) to have twins in France Expecting twins can be daunting - but in France it is also considered to be like ‘winning the jackpot’’ as state help and advantages are numerous.
Vaccinating children is 'a necessity’ says French PM Mr Castex said that he was proof that children spread the virus, as his 11-year-old daughter gave it to him in November – but some professionals debate the usefulness of vaccinating children
What are the rules for children entering France from an amber country? Do they need to be vaccinated or take a PCR test? Up to what age are they deemed covered by their parents’ vaccination status?
Recap: How will France’s child Covid vaccination programme work? Children aged five to 11 will soon be offered vaccines in two stages, subject to approval from France’s health authorities
French medical body advises Covid vaccines for some children under 12 A decision from the government on giving the Pfizer vaccine to 5-11 year olds is expected in early 2022
Children in France have until December 17 to send their lists to Santa Children need only write ‘Père Noël’ and their return address on the envelope to receive a message in French or in English
France will not rule on Covid vaccines for under-12s until early 2022 The health minister said the country was waiting for advice from the European Medicines Agency. He also discussed booster jabs and a fifth Covid wave in an interview
Marseille residents loan pools so disadvantaged youth learn to swim In a city where almost half of children cannot swim, pool-owners are giving access to pools so young people can learn to swim or obtain lifeguarding diplomas to get work
Parental leave allowance in France ‘should link to wages’ Parents currently receive a set €398.79 per month, but a report presented to government this autumn suggests it should instead reflect the parent’s salary, with a fixed ceiling
Travel France: Are under 18s covered by parent's Covid vaccine status? Under France’s travel rules, children are considered to have the same vaccination status as their accompanying adult
Map: Gastro outbreaks on rise in France - which areas are worst hit? Cases are increasing as people drop the use of Covid barrier gestures
More French primary schools to end mask rule (but it is back for some) The change will bring the number of departments where masks are not needed for pupils up to 79 with mask requirement returning for schools in Lozère in the south
Health experts concerned by effects of Covid on winter illnesses Seasonal viruses expected to be more prevalent this year, due to lower circulation last year and communal drop in immunity, as Covid barrier gestures fall by the wayside
Family claims suicide of girl, 12, due to bullying in north France New study shows online harassment most prevalent among teenage girls
French health pass requirements extends to 12 to 17-year-olds today The rule will apply to children over the age of 12 years and two months, who may need to show their pass in order to take part in school trips and sporting activities outside of school
France could approve Pfizer vaccine for under 12s by end of this year Covid vaccine producers Pfizer/BioNTech have published results of its trials showing their vaccine is ‘safe’ for children aged 5-11, and are seeking approval to use it in Europe
#Anti2010: France bullying campaign targets pupils born in 2010 Parents of children in French schools are becoming aware of taunting that is making the transition to secondary school even harder for some this year. We explain what to do if you notice it
How UK families can get French health pass for October half-term break Children over 12 years and two months who are visiting France will need to show a Covid health pass even if unvaccinated
Institut Pasteur’s new Covid report: 4 key predictions for France The most recent modelling from the Paris researchers suggests that lifting all restrictions and current levels of vaccination could cause hospital pressure and a greater risk to younger people
Children will only need French health pass at 12 years and 2 months Putting back the start date will give children turning 12 enough time to receive both vaccine doses before needing to show their pass