Parents with children at home reach breaking point
As Australia emerges from COVID-19, many have lost their jobs and businesses, resulting in high levels of mental distress, particularly among parents. And the distress extends across all Australiaā€™s states and territories, not just Victoria...Read more
Should schools close during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Schools play a critical role for children – not only in providing education, social and emotional development, but also in offering critical support ā€“ especially for the most vulnerable of students.Read more
Families hardest hit as UK food bank use ‘surges’ during lockdown
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to more people using UK food banks for the first time, with families with children being the hardest hit, says a new report. And the problem is set to get worse...Read more
Belgian cities’ games packages for vulnerable kids in lockdown
While the home isolation measures caused by coronavirus lockdowns take their toll on parents worldwide, cities in Belgium’s Flanders region are going the extra mile to keep children’s minds active by providing free games kits...Read more