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Orla Ryan on teaching children right and wrong as a lapsed Catholic
Fewer women are willing to have a second baby owing to high costs
Demographic trends pose challenges for policy-makers around the world
Perilous economy leaves women having to choose between motherhood or employment
Some of the economic consequences are obvious: fewer people make and consume less stuff
Working mothers need government support, not traditional values
When it comes to their children, many today prefer the advice of their peer group to that of experts
Multigenerational households can be a solution to all kinds of socio-economic problems
Mumsnet survey shows lack of disclosure on policies for new mums and dads
Fully paid package comes as asset managers are under pressure to be more family friendly
Rising education levels, childcare support and benefits squeeze drive trend
How keeping your focus on long-term goals helps relationships thrive over decades
To be reminded that what we feel is natural and sane can make all the difference, writes Susie Boyt
Beyoncé shows that personal branding is the best way to future proof your children
Shared parental leave is a way of narrowing the gender pensions gap
As matchmaking becomes more scientific, tech will even mimic kisses
Families have changed and public education must adjust
Girls suffer most from cyberbullying, sleep loss and reduced exercise
Multigenerational living arrangements are on the rise — but can everyone live in perfect harmony?
As populations shrink, we will have to redefine our notion of the family
Equitable workplaces will only happen if companies change the culture of presenteeism
Mobile phones mean your kids can always reach you in a crisis, whether or not you can actually help
Unwanted pregnancy carries higher physical and psychological costs for women than men
My relatives have become active participants in chains of misinformation
Short length of paid parental leave and a lack of affordable childcare cited as key reasons
