‘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
France announces more time off work for new parents Expected to come into force from 2025, the new system will aim to share leave between parents and improve statutory pay
Research in France shows having a baby does change your brain Studies also found that ‘mommy brain’ is a misnomer as a dad’s cognitive performance is also impacted in the days and weeks after birth France rolls out ‘1,000 day’ centres for parents and young children How to get involved in your child’s education in France France to give ‘baby box’ of essential items to new parents
French baby named ‘Canard’ is heir to tragic but proud family history The name, which translates as ‘duck’, initially attracted criticism and scepticism but the baby’s grandfather has now revealed the true meaning
What are the risks for families in France taking term-time holidays? There can be consequences for taking children out of school if you want to set off early on holiday to avoid the rush and peak season
Paternity leave in France is set to double News that paternity leave in France is to double to 28 days – and will, in part, be obligatory – has delighted parents’ groups but there are still inequalities to iron out, says one association.
France Paternity leave: new fathers to get double time A proposal to double paternity leave from 14 days to a month is to be debated this autumn.
'UK forced adoption punishes parents for no reason' ‘Punishing people for crime they have not committed is wrong’, campaigner insists
France outlaws all child smacking France has become the 56th country worldwide to outlaw smacking and other similar forms of violence towards children, after a unanimous parliament vote.
Union blasts French plan for parents of violent kids Proposals to financially penalise the parents of violent children have been criticised after an education union leader said the plans were “not appropriate”.
Are we making a mountain out of parental equality? As France debates extending paternity leave, Nick Inman ponders equality rights
Smacking should be banned in France, says law head Smacking your child should soon be legally banned in France, according to national legal authority head, Le Défenseur des Droits, Jacques Toubon.
New logo in France for infant-suitable food and drink A new logo designed to make it easier to see which products are especially suitable for the nutritional needs of babies aged 0-3 is appearing on French supermarket shelves. French parents shield kids from sun more than own skin Starting early is a good idea School week worked well before change
Birth rate drop hints at ‘problematic mindset change’ The birth rate in France has dropped significantly and is likely to stay low for the foreseeable future due to “a problematic change in mindset” that is not good for the nation, an expert has said. Positive parenting: the new ‘revolution’ is here Fête des Mères? It’s a double date (five times over)! | Gillian Harvey Labrador Tag Feed Labrador Tag Feed Labrador Tag Feed