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Parenting

Longer careers open doors for athletes to combine sport and motherhood: Italy’s Francesca Lollobrigida

Gold medallist Francesca Lollobrigida of Italy celebrates her victory in the women's 3000m speed skating event with her son Tommaso in Milan, Italy, February 7, 2026. REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw
Gold medallist Francesca Lollobrigida of Italy celebrates her victory in the women's 3000m speed skating event with her son Tommaso in Milan, Italy, February 7, 2026. REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw

Minor Issues

How to reduce your child’s screen time without straining your relationship

While screen use can often end up being a point of contention between parents and children, hopefully more families can find a middle ground that works for them.
While screen use can often end up being a point of contention between parents and children, hopefully more families can find a middle ground that works for them.

Deaths outpace dwindling births in France, driving lawmakers to press for change

Forum: Let’s turn conversation back to why family matters

Sound slumber is the secret to PSLE success

Parents should set regular bedtimes for their children throughout the week.
Parents should set regular bedtimes for their children throughout the week.

Minor Issues

What a changed dating world means for girl dads

A strong and supportive father-daughter bond will guide a girl  positively when it comes to love, dating and marriage.
A strong and supportive father-daughter bond will guide a girl  positively when it comes to love, dating and marriage.

Sweat, mud, and tears: How Basic Military Training turns boys into men

Forum: Beyond public campaigns, parents must be open about the joys children bring

A baby’s giggle reveals a complex mind

Spend time to laugh with your baby.
Spend time to laugh with your baby.

In Your Opinion Podcast

Dr Becky, millennial parent whisperer, has thoughts on screentime and modern parenting

Managing screen time limits might be exhausting, but ensure you aren’t asking your children to disconnect while you struggle to do the same.
Managing screen time limits might be exhausting, but ensure you aren’t asking your children to disconnect while you struggle to do the same.

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