Parenting news
Fathers get postnatal depression too
Guardian, 8 September 2010
A new study reveals that it's not just women who get postnatal depression – men suffer as well. Three fathers talk about their experiences. By Joanna Muirhead.
Britain’s neverending school-meals saga
spiked, 8 September 2010
The relentless politicisation of the humble school dinner has been bad for parents, teachers and children. By Rob Lyons.
Featured articles
The baby blues that won’t go away
The Times (London), 10 July 2010
Americans are calling it ‘parental dissatisfaction’. But mums and dads are being told to stop their whinging and be thankful. By Viv Groskop.
All Joy and No Fun
New York Magazine, 4 July 2010
Why parents hate parenting. By Jennifer Senior.
How will Cameron fare?
BBC News Online, 24 August 2010
The Camerons were on holiday in Cornwall when Samantha gave birth It may be Mr Cameron's fourth time as a father but it's his first time as prime minister and all eyes will be on him to see how he fares - not least because of his party's political focus on parenting. By Michelle Roberts.
What Could Happen to Your Kid in the Car While You Pay For Gas?
Free Range Kids, 24 August 2010
Many people have gotten to the point where they really BELIEVE the worst case scenario is very likely to happen in the very next minute to their very child. By Lenore Skenazy.
Featured book
Standing up to Supernanny
Societas (2009)
The current obsession with perfect parenting increases our insecurity and distrust of each other, and diminishes our authority over our kids. In this new book, Jennie Bristow asks: Why have we invited Supernanny into our living rooms - and how can we kick her out?
Licensed to Hug
Civitas (2008)
Frank Furedi and Jennie Bristow argue that the dramatic escalation of child protection measures such as the national vetting scheme has succeeded in poisoning the relationship between the generations, creating an atmosphere of suspicion that increases the risks to children.
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