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fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

The millennial case against having baby number 3

Financial and logistical challenges influence millennials to limit family size, often to two children.
fromThe Local Germany
2 weeks ago

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Friday

Germany and the UK signed landmark deals aimed at enhancing defense ties and combating migrant smuggling. These agreements are part of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's first official visit to the UK.
Germany news
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

The Missing Piece in American Fertility

Trump's 2024 campaign promises government support for in vitro fertilization to boost the U.S. birth rate.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

The Housing Market Was Built for a Baby Boom. What Happens in a Baby Bust?

The American dream timeline of marriage, homeownership, and family is breaking down as fewer Americans are following it.
fromThe Local France
3 weeks ago

Why Frenchwomen want fewer babies

In 2024, the average 'ideal number of children' per family in France is 2.3, decreasing from 2.7 in 1998, indicating a shift in family size preferences.
France news
Parenting
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

As women have far fewer babies, the U.S. and the world face unprecedented challenges

Many individuals and couples are choosing not to have children, emphasizing personal freedom and career focus.
#childcare-costs
NYC parents
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

America's birth rate is falling. Here's how many kids Americans have vs. how many they want.

The US birth rate is at a historic low due to rising costs and delayed parenthood among millennials and Gen Z.
NYC parents
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

America's birth rate is falling. Here's how many kids Americans have vs. how many they want.

The US birth rate is at a historic low due to rising costs and delayed parenthood among millennials and Gen Z.
more#childcare-costs
fromwww.thelocal.se
4 weeks ago

What's causing Sweden's record-low birth rate? A new inquiry is set to find out

Sweden's birth rate is at an all-time low of 1.4 children per woman, prompting government inquiry into causes and solutions.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Why are people freaking out about the birth rate?

The decline in birth rates poses significant challenges for society, including economic instability and increasing inequality.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Why are people freaking out about the birth rate?

In recent years, the declining birth rate has sparked widespread concern among policymakers, prompting discussions about its socio-economic implications and potential long-term effects on society.
Arts
#school-places
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Decline in London school pupil numbers to continue

Declining birth rates in London are causing a decrease in demand for school places.
London Councils report predicts a 3.6% decrease in reception pupils over four years.
more#school-places
#demographics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Women

Japan records lowest number of births in more than a century, as population fears grow

Japan's birth rate has fallen below 700,000 births for the first time since records began, highlighting a demographic crisis.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Badenoch says more children, not immigration, will help with ageing population

Kemi Badenoch advocates for increased birth rates over immigration to address the challenges of an ageing population.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Japan records lowest number of births in more than a century, as population fears grow

Japan's birth rate has fallen below 700,000 births for the first time since records began, highlighting a demographic crisis.
more#demographics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Vietnam ends its longstanding 2-child policy

"I don't know what to think of this new law," says Tran Phuong Mai, a 42-year-old housewife in Hanoi. "It may be a good thing, but in our case, it's a little too late."
US news
#pronatalism
Women
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The World That 'Wages for Housework' Wanted

The 1970s campaign aimed to value women's home labor and advocate for better support systems for mothers.
fromWIRED
4 months ago
Parenting

Far-Right Influencers Are Hosting a $10K-Per-Person Matchmaking Weekend to Repopulate the Earth

Women
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The World That 'Wages for Housework' Wanted

The 1970s campaign aimed to value women's home labor and advocate for better support systems for mothers.
fromWIRED
4 months ago
Parenting

Far-Right Influencers Are Hosting a $10K-Per-Person Matchmaking Weekend to Repopulate the Earth

more#pronatalism
#family-policies
Parenting
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Trump's ideas to encourage a 'baby boom' won't work. Here's what will

The U.S. birth rate decline requires more than just incentives; effective family policies are essential.
US politics
fromWashington Post
4 months ago

Opinion | Forget 'return to office,' Mr. President. This is the pro-baby way to go.

Flexibility in the workplace can lead to increased family formation and higher birth rates.
more#family-policies
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

Things I'm Going To Do With The $5,000 Trump Gives Me For Having A Baby

The proposed $5,000 baby bonus may not sufficiently address the financial burdens of childbirth and child-rearing in the U.S.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Birthrates Languish in Record Lows, C.D.C. Reports

Births in the United States increased by just 1 percent in 2024, still near the record low rates, alarming demographers and shaping cultural agendas.
Women
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago

Education Secretary says London's falling birth rate brings opportunities to think creatively'

There are opportunities to think creatively about how we use the school estate. Our plans to open more nurseries within primary schools are one example of this.
UK politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

Cuba gets older: The island reports its lowest birth rate since the Revolution

Cuba's population has declined to just over 9.7 million due to low birth rates and emigration, signaling significant demographic shifts.
London politics
fromianVisits
5 months ago

The London Buzz - 18th February 2025

London's declining birth rate is affecting demand for school places.
Brixton residents face prolonged disruption due to infrastructure issues.
Sadiq Khan confronts criticism over declining office attendance.
A schoolboy's tragic death has prompted an investigation.
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