Unmarried mothers are often denied government benefits. A debate over the policy is being propelled by a declining birthrate and a new generation of independent Chinese women.
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For China’s Single Mothers, a Road to Recognition Paved With False Starts
Unmarried mothers are often denied government benefits. A debate over the policy is being propelled by a declining birthrate and a new generation of independent Chinese women.
Family Travel Gets Complicated Without a Covid Vaccine for Kids
Amid the chatter of travel’s long-awaited rebound one year into the pandemic, many families with children feel largely left out of the conversation.
New Zealand Approves Paid Leave After Miscarriage
The measure, believed to be among the first in the world, would apply to couples who lose a pregnancy at any point.
This Website Puts Boisterous Children and Noisy Neighbors on the Map
The crowdsourced guide collects anonymous gripes and pins every grievance on an interactive map, creating a record of the irritating sounds and sights of Japan.
The Case of the Serial Sperm Donor
One man, hundreds of children and a burning question: Why?
Children’s Screen Time Has Soared in the Pandemic, Alarming Parents and Researchers
“There will be a period of epic withdrawal,” warned one addiction specialist, once schools, activities and social life return to normal.
Schoolchildren Seem Unlikely to Fuel Coronavirus Surges, Scientists Say
Researchers once feared that school reopenings might spread the virus through communities. But so far there is little evidence that it’s happening.
Switzerland Votes to Approve Paternity Leave
Fathers will be allowed 10 days of paid time off after voters endorsed a new law despite a conservative backlash that forced a referendum.
Pandemic Will ‘Take Our Women 10 Years Back’ in the Workplace
Improvements in gender equality in the workplace may be another casualty of the coronavirus, as women find their place in the work force more at risk.