Tax, gardens open, property form, strikes: Key dates in France in June From neighbourhood parties to the annual music festival, we look at what is happening this month in France
Daughter pleads for missing French mum to ‘give us a sign’ she is okay Karine Equivillon has not been seen since March 27
The real history of Mother’s Day in France The Fête des Mères takes place on the last Sunday of May most years in France What’s coming up?: The week ahead in France Comment: ‘Mother’s guilt’ is alien to the French French MP wants disabled parking access for pregnant women
Mother’s Day – How it is celebrated in France Homemade gifts from young members of the family may be thin on the ground this year due to the lockdown - often these are made at school as part of projects - but companies are putting on a special effort to fill any gaps...
First 1,000 days of life crucial to a child’s future As the government prepares to publish a major study on early years care in France, renowned paediatrician Arnault Pfersdorff explains that parents’ time is vital to the healthy development of a young child
Minister wants larger ‘no alcohol when pregnant’ logo Health minister Agnès Buzyn has called for a larger “no alcohol when pregnant” warning logo on alcohol bottles in France, sparking criticism from producers who say it gives a bad impression of their products.
Petition on French paternity leave gathers support A petition to extend the length of paternity leave in France is gathering support, with over 40 well-known personalities adding their names to the list.
80% of births registered in 200 French towns More than 33,000 communes in France recorded no new arrivals in 2016, official figures reveal
Woman who left kids alone for a month defends actions A Moselle (Lorraine, Grand Est) woman who reportedly left her children alone for a month while she went abroad has today defended herself in court.
Mothers still get awards Your reminder about Mother’s Day ( Connexion , May 2017) said mothers of large families “used to” receive awards. Well, they still do/can.