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Child support in South Africa: mothers speak about the struggle to get fathers to pay in a system rigged against women

Child support in South Africa: mothers speak about the struggle to get fathers to pay in a system rigged against women: Child maintenance – the duty to support a child – is more than a right. It ensures children have their basic needs met. It also means single mothers don’t have to shoulder the responsibility …

South Africa leads the continent in offering more paternal leave to fathers. How to make sure both parents benefit

South Africa leads the continent in offering more paternal leave to fathers. How to make sure both parents benefit: A South African high court has ushered in a new era of parental leave with a landmark ruling that new parents can share four months of parental leave, previously available only to mothers. The case against …

Mental illness in fathers may increase the risk of preterm birth – new research

Mental illness in fathers may increase the risk of preterm birth – new research: MiniStocker/Shutterstock Mothers with a mental illness are more likely to give birth too early, according to research. But the risk of preterm birth can also be affected by a father’s mental health. In our new study published in the journal PLOS …

How childcare subsidies can reduce the gap between mothers’ and fathers’ career paths – for this generation and the next

How childcare subsidies can reduce the gap between mothers’ and fathers’ career paths – for this generation and the next: Making quality childcare more accessible will help generations of mothers. Dusan Petkovic/Shutterstock More than 80% of women in England and Wales will become mothers at some point during their working lives, according to OECD figures. …

Postnatal depression: what new fathers need to know – and how to ask for help

Postnatal depression: what new fathers need to know – and how to ask for help: Postnatal depression symptoms are quite similar to depression symptoms. christinarosepix/ Shutterstock Many people think of postnatal depression as a condition that only affects women. But in reality, postnatal depression affects almost as many men as women – with some research …

Score Big with Sound and Tech Gifts for Father’s Day

Score Big with Sound and Tech Gifts for Father’s Day: Father’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show your appreciation for your Dad than with a thoughtful and practical gift? This year, consider choosing an audio tech gift for your dad that he will love and use regularly, from high-quality …

Becoming a new parent is challenging – and fathers need support too

Becoming a new parent is challenging – and fathers need support too: Postnatal depression can affect both mothers and fathers. Prostock-studio/ Shutterstock Becoming a new father can be a difficult and overwhelming time. And more and more, we’re hearing about the mental health impact this can have on men, with some research suggesting as many …

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