Section: Family
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Tracing the vital role of Britain’s ethnic minority social workers in adoption and fostering
A new oral history project shines a light on the contributions of minority communities to the children’s care system
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How to keep children entertained over the summer holidays on a budget
Try creating your own nature trail at a local park or check out free family cinema screenings
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7 ways to bring the joy of Ramadan to your children
Festive decorations, activity packs and storytelling can all help make the holy month enlightening and engaging
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‘Maybe my mum’s hoarding was her craving a sense of home’
Our attachments to physical possessions are complex, multilayered and often linked to life experiences — especially within immigrant communities
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When children raise children
Around the world, eldest daughters are frequently called upon to take on adult responsibilities, especially caring for their siblings
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‘How can you bring a child into the world when you feel like you haven’t started living yet?’
Family life is a cornerstone of Muslim communities, but some women have decided that motherhood is not for them
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Alternative Christmas presents for friends and family
From jewellery to chocolates and cookware, there’s something for all tastes this festive season
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‘Women struggling with fertility tend to feel isolated’
Biological treatments like IVF often come with a host of moral and religious dilemmas
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To circumcise or not?
Despite being steeped in tradition and cultural identity, some parents are questioning whether their sons should undergo the procedure