A divorce is seldom easy-not for the couple that divorces, but also not for their children (if they have any). However, past psychological research on how divorce affects children's development was often conducted in small cohorts of volunteers and showed conflicting results. Moreover, it typically focused on older children. Therefore, large studies in younger children are needed to get robust and trustworthy insights on how divorce affects early child development.
Scrapping the controversial two-child benefit limit would reduce child poverty but not necessarily help with a youngster's early development and their readiness for school, a new report has suggested. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) concluded that the policy, which anti-poverty campaigners have repeatedly criticised, has no statistically significant impact on the proportion of children in England achieving what is known as a good level of development by age five.
"It's never been about me," said Eggleton, adding that participating in the "Nevertheless: The Women Changing the World" documentary series on YouTube was her way of honoring her late mother, Geraldine, who inspired her to speak out and help others in her community.
Jenna found support through local family support services, essential for breastfeeding advice and creating a playgroup for her son, reaffirming her parenting journey.