
For the first time, older adults outnumber young kids
Worldwide shift is driven by longer lifespans, falling fertility rates By newser.com For the first time in recorded history, the world now

Australia: New parents will get 6 months of government-paid parental leave
From July 1, Australian families who are caring for a newborn or adopted child will be able to claim six months (26 weeks) of

Going big: Why some Singaporeans choose to have 5 or more kids
In an era when many Singaporeans stop at one or two children, a small group of parents is heading in the opposite

Australia: What it’s really like to have a big family today
Stares at the supermarket. 3 am starts. Batch cooking champions. As Australia’s fertility rate falls to a record low, families with four

Singapur: 5.000 children receive $10k grant and other benefits under scheme to spur large families
The Large Families Scheme, announced during Budget 2025, is meant to ease the costs of raising three children or more. By straitstimes.com

Ageing and Shrinking Populations
PORTLAND, USA, Jan 16 2026 (IPS) – Ageing and shrinking populations are becoming more prevalent in many countries around the world. By Inter