Family & parenting articles
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Parents decline family leave because of cost and career concerns
More than a quarter of new parents do not use their right to take time off work to look after their children, new figures show. Parents have been entitled to nine weeks’ absence from work since August 2022, but on average mothers take 6.9 weeks while fathers claim 6.2 weeks. Financial concerns were the main reason for both men and women to forgo their allocation, research by Robidus, a subsidiary of insurance company a.s.r., found. Parents receive 70% of their
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Why Some Parents Are Mad About The Way 'Bluey' Handled The Heeler Family's "Move"
While public reception to the new 'Bluey' episode "The Sign" has been overwhelmingly positive, families planning a move are not happy with the ending.
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Teacher Reminds Parents To Stop Bringing Extended Family On Kid's Field Trips
A teacher has a gripe to pick with parents who are willing to help out with a class field trip — stop bringing your extended family!