AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoParental Leave Boost: France rolled out extra paid leave that mothers and fathers can share—adding one or two months on top of existing benefits for babies born from Jan. 1, 2026 (adoptive parents included). School Mental Health Funding: In rural California, a mental health program launched five years ago is still hard to implement—schools report long waits, slow reimbursements, and paperwork delays that stall care for kids. Parenting & Body Image: A new look at “body positivity” highlights a tough contradiction: what mothers model in private may shape daughters’ body views as much as what they preach at home. Foster Care Community Support: A church-led “Heart Gallery” event in Texas is spotlighting children waiting for adoption and pushing neighbors to offer real support to foster families. Kids’ Parties Cost Debate: A viral parenting thread asks whether it’s normal to charge guests for a child’s birthday entry fee—and what that means for gift-giving etiquette. Early ADHD Clues: Research links genetic markers to toddler activity levels, offering a possible early window into ADHD-related traits. Noncustodial Fathers Help: A free two-day men’s conference in Wisconsin targets non-custodial dads with skills, mentorship, and support to stay engaged.
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