‘Not just about hovering’: Soha Ali Khan explores how helicopter parenting can limit a child’s emotional independence and resilience

Protecting a child comes naturally to many parents. Whether it is stepping in during a disagreement, contacting another parent after a playground dispute or trying to prevent a child from experiencing disappointment, these actions often come from a place of love. But when does support begin to take away a child’s opportunity to learn?That question…

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Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi says household chores and makeup add hours to her workday, reigniting debate over gender expectations and the support women need to balance professional and domestic responsibilities

Japan’s first woman to hold the country’s top political office is facing an unusual question about time: why does her working day need several extra hours? Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s explanation, which included household chores, bathing and applying makeup, has opened a wider discussion about the demands placed on working women and the country’s entrenched…

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