鈥楴o fussy eating, strict bedtimes - my French parenting rules鈥� 鈥楢dopt what you like and leave the rest鈥�, 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 鈥榤ommy brain鈥� is a misnomer as a dad鈥檚 cognitive performance is also impacted in the days and weeks after birth
practical France rolls out 鈥�1,000 day鈥� centres for parents and young children The centres will cover conception to two years old with part of the focus on positive parenting techniques
How to get involved in your child鈥檚 education in France You do not need an in-depth knowledge of the French system to play an active role. We speak to foreign parents who put themselves forward
France to give 鈥榖aby box鈥� of essential items to new parents A baby sleeping bag, soap and moisturising cream for the mother will be included as well as a scrapbook to encourage artistic activities even from a young age
French baby named 鈥楥anard鈥� is heir to tragic but proud family history The name, which translates as 鈥榙uck鈥�, initially attracted criticism and scepticism but the baby鈥檚 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 鈥� and will, in part, be obligatory 鈥� has delighted parents鈥� 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' 鈥楶unishing people for crime they have not committed is wrong鈥�, 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 鈥渘ot appropriate鈥�.
Are we making a mountain out of parental equality? As France debates extending paternity leave, Nick Inman ponders equality rights
