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Family Vlogs Can Entertain, Empower And Exploit

“Family vlogs can entertain, empower and exploit,” by Rebecca Hall, Queen’s University, Ontario and Christina Pilgrim, Queen’s University, Ontario YouTube channels belonging to American content creator Ruby Franke were recently scrubbed from the site after the YouTuber was charged with … Continue reading

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Family Day Imagery Neglects Family Caregivers’ Care Work

Family Day imagery neglects family caregivers’ care work; it needs to be valued, by Janet Fast, University of Alberta and Jacquie Eales, University of Alberta Family Day often evokes images of families enjoying the outdoors together, playing board games or sharing … Continue reading

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What Is ‘Eldest Daughter Syndrome’ And How Can We Fix It?

“What is ‘eldest daughter syndrome’ and how can we fix it?” by Yang Hu, Lancaster University Have you heard of “eldest daughter syndrome”? It’s the emotional burden eldest daughters tend to take on (and are encouraged to take on) in many … Continue reading

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The Grandmother Effect Suggests That Proximity Is A Factor In Family Size

“The grandmother effect suggests that proximity is a factor in family size,” by Patrick Bergeron, Bishop’s University The human species is one of the very few, along with orcas and pilot whales, where females cease to be fertile after approximately … Continue reading

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Simple: How Finland Decreased Maternal Mortality Rates With A Cardboard Box

Finland has the world’s lowest mortality rate among babies and pregnant women. And all because of a cardboard box! The state gives expectant families a so-called “maternity box”. The starter package for new parents contains not only countless useful gifts … Continue reading

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Family: Expanding The Definition Of Family To Reflect Our Realities

Family: Expanding The Definition To Reflect Our Realities by Hilary Rose and Shannon Hebblethwaite The second Monday in February is Family Day in parts of Canada. Started in Alberta in 1990, four additional provinces celebrate this day: British Columbia, Saskatchewan, … Continue reading

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