Warming weather usually slows transmission of the virus, but it is not clear that this outbreak is fading, experts said.
Tag: Parenting
Congratulations, Meghan and Harry! (Now Here’s What to Read)
Sorting through the plethora of books aimed at new parents can be overwhelming. The editors of the Book Review are here to help.
Germany Considers Fines for Not Vaccinating Children Against Measles
As cases of the disease rise, the country’s health minister proposed barring school entry to pupils without immunization and a penalty of $2,800 for parents.
Criticism for China’s Child Modeling Industry After Video of 3-Year-Old Being Kicked
More than 100 online retailers said they would cut down on child modeling, condemning corporal punishment in the shooting process.
Japan Is Among the Hardest Countries for Working Mothers. These Families Want to Change That.
Men in Japan do fewer hours of domestic work than in any other wealthy nation. Mothers and fathers there told us how they’ve managed to buck the norm.
No Babies in Parliament, Danish Lawmaker Is Told
A century of Danish advances for women met a barrier when a legislator was told by another female lawmaker that her baby had no place in Parliament, setting off a debate about gender politics.
in her words: This Is What a Feminist Country Looks Like
Sweden has prioritized gender and women’s issues for years. Even its foreign policy is feminist.
One More Time, With Big Data: Measles Vaccine Doesn’t Cause Autism
A 10-year look at more than 600,000 children comes at a time when anti-vaccine suspicion is on the rise again.
England Greatly Expands Sex Education, Despite Some Parents’ Protests
The first revision of the curriculum in two decades will include information on same-sex relationships, as well as warnings against sexting and forced marriage.
In China, This Video Game Lets You Be a Tiger Mom or a Driven Dad
Mete out love and discipline. Set ambitious goals. Endure a teenager’s first dates. Fans say the game Chinese Parents is a surprisingly poignant exercise in role reversal.