Expat voices: Childcare in Czechia is 'outrageously expensive and inaccessible'
We recently asked our readers about their experience with childcare in Czechia, and the responses show the scale of the country's childcare crisis.
'Diverse forms of cohabitation': Modern Czechia's new family dynamics
Data released for International Family Day shows social and economic developments over the past two decades have had a big impact on family structure.
European court rules against Czech mother in ongoing custody battle
Eva Michaláková whose sons were removed from her care by Norwegian social services has been fighting for the children's return for years.
Tell us: Are you satisfied with the quality and availability of childcare in Czechia?
Czechia's share of children under three receiving at least one hour of formal childcare per week is the lowest across all the EU, data suggests.
Czech government clarifies eligibility for one-time inflation subsidy
Families with an annual gross income of up to CZK 1 million can receive one-off payment of CZK 5,000 per child.
Is giving kids non-alcoholic beer harmless? Czech experts say it's risky
In Czech culture it's common for children to enjoy the occasional non-alcoholic beer – but can it lead to bad habits later?
Prague rally commemorates child victims of the Russia-Ukraine war
Several hundred people gathered at Wenceslas Square yesterday to pay tribute to the children who have died because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Czech specialist on spring flu, ‘half-god’ doctors, and Czechs vs. air-conditioning
We spoke to an expert about the different cultural approaches to colds and why preventative ENT screenings can alleviate cold-like symptoms year round.
Czech Republic moves to create sex offender registry
Czech attorney proposes setting up a non-public sex offender registry to prevent convicted sex offenders from working with children.
Maxipes Fík illustrator Jiří Šalamoun passes at age 86
The Czech Ministry of Culture called him ‘one of the most important Czech illustrators of the second half of the 20th century.’
Prague pediatrician talks vaccines, screen burnout, and kids' mental health
Dr. Magdalena Kreimová Head of the Pediatrics Outpatient Clinic at My Clinic on the challenges and rewards of caring for kids in the Czech Republic
As controversy swirls around J.K. Rowling, her Czech charity pushes through reforms
The author’s views on transgender issues have attracted criticism, but her Lumos charity continues to fight for Czech kids.
Does your birth date affect your job prospects? A Czech study thinks so
Kids at the younger end of their school year group face more struggles than their peers throughout later life, including in the job market.
Vaccine registration for younger age group to open from Monday
Registration for Covid vaccinations will open on Monday for kids aged five to eleven.
Prague international school breaks down gender barriers with non-binary toilets
The International School in Prague has introduced gender-neutral toilets to cater for students who identify as non-binary.
Eating candy for a good cause: Prague's charity trick-or-treat tradition returns
Now in its fifth year the event raised a record amount for Czech children in foster homes last year. Here's how to participate.
Update: Police have found the eight-year-old girl who went missing in the Czech mountains
The girl disappeared during a family gathering, she was last spotted wearing a blue jacket, jeans, and red shoes.
