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The Village Was Never Just About Raising Children

“It takes a village to raise a child.” It is one of those phrases that has become part of everyday conversation. Parents often use it when talking about the challenges of raising children without nearby family, affordable childcare or enough hours in the day. It captures a feeling that many families recognise: parenting can be hard, and doing it alone can feel even harder.

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The Family Has Changed. Have We Changed With It?

Modern family life is changing faster than ever before. Technology, education, work and even childhood itself are being reshaped, yet much of the advice families receive still belongs to another era. Perhaps it is time to stop asking whether families are getting it wrong and start asking whether the world around families has changed faster than we have recognised.

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Why More Families Are Rethinking What’s in Their Deodorant

Deodorant is one of those products most of us buy without giving it much thought. It sits quietly in the bathroom cabinet, part of the daily routine alongside brushing teeth and washing our faces. Yet as more families become interested in reducing waste and making informed choices about the products they use every day, deodorant has become an unlikely topic of conversation.

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