Children

Inheritance in France: Can lodging a child for low rent cause issues?

The French supreme court has overturned a decision by the court of appeal on what constitutes a ‘gift’ by a parent

‘Family discount cards’: what deals exist in France

Eligible families can apply for the card and access discounts on transport and leisure sites, but criteria apply

Pet care to be part of France’s school curriculum from September 2024

The new programme will aim to teach respect and compassion for pets, in a bid to fight animal mistreatment

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Why police reconstruction in Alps village where boy, 2, went missing?

Investigators are focusing on witness statements, but the family’s lawyer has questioned why it is happening now

Girl, 11, decorates tombstones in France with unsold flowers

The bright idea spread quickly on social media

Missing boy, 2, could possibly still be alive, say French gendarmes

A full-time team of 20 investigators is still looking at ‘all possible leads’

Are non-French citizens allowed to foster children in France?

We review the rules of fostering children, including the application process, training, and payment received

Boy, 2, missing in French hamlet: Where is inquiry six months on?

Investigations are continuing into the child’s sudden disappearance in the tiny mountain community

Couple in court for homeschooling son without permission in France

‘We are not separatists, we are not dangerous,’ say the couple, who have been supported by homeschooling associations

‘No fussy eating, strict bedtimes - my French parenting rules’

‘Adopt what you like and leave the rest’, says Columnist Cynthia Spillman as she points out some differences of bringing up children in France

Children in France can write to Father Christmas via La Poste

Letters can be sent up until December 20 and each will receive a response

Ministry answers queries on under-18s and travel to and from France

We spoke to the French Interior Ministry to clear up the confusion over non-EU under-18s’ travel

Residency and travel: Confusion over French rules for non-EU under-18s

Families still report issues over residency cards and DCEM travel documents

Christmas travel: What is France’s DCEM form for young foreigners?

The document can make life easier for foreign families whose children do not yet need a residence permit while travelling abroad

What is the latest on boy, 2, missing in the French Alps?

Emile disappeared from a hamlet near Digne-les-Bains around two weeks ago

The best books to read to children and improve your own French

From the classics to the lesser-known titles, we look at the children’s books that can help improve your French language skills

French renovation rule over children having to OK work is insulting

Firm told readers they needed to have their children sign-off on a payment they need to make to it

France moves to tackle growing problem of childhood obesity

Overweight and obese children have become a major public health problem in recent years, said France’s social security provider

Petition calls for ban on children’s junk food ads in France

A consumer association in France has launched a petition to ban junk food advertising to children on TV and the internet, in a bid to beat childhood obesity.

Prescriptions of mind-altering drugs for children soar in France

Tens of thousands of children are affected by the rising prescriptions, according to a new report

France rolls out ‘1,000 day’ centres for parents and young children

The centres will cover conception to two years old with part of the focus on positive parenting techniques

French MPs back social media age restrictions for teenagers

The bill is aimed at protecting children from harmful online content not intended for their age group

France to roll out free vaccine for sexually transmitted infection HPV

The campaign for human papillomavirus (HPV) will target 12- and 13-year-olds and begin in September

Study reveals lasting impact of Nice terror attack on children present

Preliminary results on the effects of the 2016 July 14 attack suggest Post-Traumatic Stress Order can affect all ages. Children born of mothers pregnant at the time were included

Travel rules for unaccompanied children leaving France

We look at the free form and supporting documents children must carry when travelling unaccompanied out of France

‘French restaurant 'no children' sign was wrong - use common courtesy’

Commentator Nabila Ramdani gives her view on an Alsace restaurant’s communication policy

UK families in France struggle to gain Brexit WA cards for children

The issue arises when teenagers turn 18. One mother said; 'It's getting beyond a joke'

French hospitals find fun way to ease children's operation stress

Doctors say transporting children to the operating room in small electric cars takes their minds off what they are going through

‘No children please’ restaurant provokes anger in French tourist town

The three terse words on the door of an Alsace restaurant have stirred up a storm in the half-timbered town of Ribeauvillé

Children in France have until December 20 to write to Père Noël

Sixty years ago two postal workers’ independent actions sparked the tradition of replies being sent to children who write to Father Christmas. Letters in English are accepted

Young Brexit agreement Britons facing residency difficulties in France

France opted not to ask under-18s in families living in France since before Brexit to hold residency cards, but this is causing issues at the border and for education and work, a support group says

New app makes it easier to pay childminders in France

Urssaf has launched an app where details of holidays and overtime can be added, and which will automatically calculate salaries and declarations

First ladies of France and Ukraine discuss child cancer initiative

The two met in New York this week. They also talked about how Ukrainian children in France are adapting

Explainer: When does a child need ‘permission form’ to leave France?

We look at France’s autorisation de sortie du territoire and how to get one

VIDEO: French headteacher’s emotion at surprise retirement show

‘I don’t think many teachers get a retirement send-off like this’: Singer Julien Clerc surprised the long-time educator with a song dedicated to school teachers

I deserve a gold star for choosing to raise my five kids in France

With Mother’s Day in France on Sunday (May 29) – Gillian Harvey reflects on her decision to bring up her family in France

Gentille Alouette: True meaning of the not-so-gentle French kids’ song

You may remember the tune from your school French lessons, but do you know what the lyrics mean?

Will stepchildren be entitled to my husband’s assets in France?

Partner article: With all challenges that new inheritance law brings, it is better to seek for a professional advice from a lawyer

Two suspected cases of new type of child hepatitis found in France

The disease is affecting children aged under 10. Cases have also been discovered in several other countries

France Covid: Children of dead health workers made wards of the state

This will enable them to benefit from social and financial support in honour of their parents who ‘took care of the lives of others’

No court case yet over law impacting some foreign law wills in France

Lawyers expect a challenge to new rule which gives forced heirship rights to children where a foreign legal system was chosen to apply to the will

Child in France dies of E.coli infection as outbreak monitored

Health authorities have not released more information about the child that has died, but 13 other cases in children have prompted a nationwide investigation into the possible source

Mask-wearing could end in French schools ‘within a few weeks’

France’s education minister has said that it is his ‘dearest wish’ to ease the rule for pupils if Covid figures permit

Unmarried couples to be able to adopt if new French law passes

‘Marriage is no guarantee of stability compared to other types of unions,’ said MP behind the bill

Pupils at Jewish school in France in care after alleged mistreatment

The 42 children, mainly of American and Israeli nationality, are now being cared for by social services after a police investigation into alleged ‘abusive’ conditions at the school

Police warn of potential teenager abduction attempts in Haute-Savoie

Pupils from schools in the area have been approached by an individual and asked to get into his vehicle

Plastic, additives, conversion therapy: This week in French parliament

We look at what is due for discussion in both houses and other official information including President Macron’s agenda

Bordeaux: Police appeal for information on missing 16-year-old girl

The girl disappeared between 23:00 on Sunday and 07:15 on Monday

Comment: ‘Mother’s guilt’ is alien to the French

‘All is set up here so family life can run smoothly without mum’

Omicron, boosters, child vaccines: Updates from French health minister

Olivier Véran estimates that by the New Year France will be seeing 100,000 Covid infections per day but that it will not necessarily bring a wave of hospitalisations due to vaccination

French health authority approves vaccination of five to 11-year-olds

Vaccination should, however, remain voluntary for 5.4 million children in this age group, says the Haute Autorité de Santé

Can primary school teachers give written homework?

MY SON is in CP in our local primary school. Every evening he gets hand-writing practice. My understanding is that written homework is banned in France for primary school. Is this true? If so, who could I complain to? NB

Covid-19: Divorce and joint custody of children

A friend who is separated and in the process of divorcing her husband has an eight year old daughter. As part of the court ruling on separation she is domiciled with her mother but her mother is required to take her 40km away to an airport to, either hand her over to her father or put her on a plane as an unaccompanied child to the other side of the country, depending on where the father is at the time, for all school holidays except summer which is split. Has this court judgement been overtaken by the Covid-19 regulations? Does she have the right to keep the child with her during the Easter break?

Children

Inheritance in France: Can lodging a child for low rent cause issues?

‘Family discount cards’: what deals exist in France

Pet care to be part of France’s school curriculum from September 2024

Why police reconstruction in Alps village where boy, 2, went missing?

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