New Czech law will likely not punish parents who spank their kids
This week, Labor Minister Marian Jurečka stressed the importance of discerning between excessive violence and reasonable disciplinary action.
How a Prague international school nurtures high achievers in its close-knit community
Riverside School develops student potential, focusing on the whole child and fostering shared values.
This Father's Day, dads in Czechia are longing for extended parental leave
Fathers in the Czech Republic are taking a more active role in raising their children, according to data from the past decade, but lack state support.
A growing online community is supporting expat fathers in Czechia
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From custody questions to play dates, 'Dads in Prague' helps fathers navigate daily life in Czechia with a child.
Czech Justice Ministry's Childhood Without Violence Initiative would abolish corporal punishment
Czechia lags behind other European countries in meeting international obligations to protect children.
Czech politicians push for more flexibility for parental allowance
There is a consensus across the political spectrum that parental allowance should increase.
Parents can get to know schools in Prague and the Czech Republic at open days
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Several schools will open their doors to parents and kids in early 2023 so prospective students can explore schooling options.
From 'Abeceda' to 'Žák': An expat parent's guide to Czech school terminology
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These key Czech terms and phrases will help expat parents face the new school year with confidence.
EXPAT VOICES: Childcare in Czechia is 'outrageously expensive and inaccessible'
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We recently asked our readers about their experience with childcare in Czechia, and the responses show the scale of the country's childcare crisis.
Do you qualify for support? Find out via 'inflation umbrella' platform
Parents with children can apply for a special one-off payment and seniors can find out about pension increases.
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.
