family Archives - Positive News Good journalism about good things Wed, 03 Sep 2025 18:36:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.positive.news/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-P.N_Icon_Navy-150x150.png family Archives - Positive News 32 32 Scottish prisons lead the way with fathers’ programme https://www.positive.news/society/scottish-prisons-lead-the-way-with-fathers-programme/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 07:00:43 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=541207 An innovative scheme helps imprisoned dads and their children bond over play, fitness and shared meals – transforming family time in prison

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Meet the expert in human love who’s fascinated by the huge positive potential of more-involved dads https://www.positive.news/society/meet-the-expert-in-human-love/ Fri, 13 Jun 2025 07:00:34 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=531891 Anna Machin is a doctor of evolutionary anthropology, a writer and broadcaster, who is considered a pioneer in fatherhood science

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Bringing picture books to life for blind and visually impaired children https://www.positive.news/society/bringing-picture-books-to-life-for-blind-and-visually-impaired-children/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 12:35:39 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=514633 We go behind the scenes at the Living Paintings charity to explore the hard work involved in adapting a two-dimensional book for its readers

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The app that spreads joy and reconnects people via creating family newspapers https://www.positive.news/society/the-app-that-spreads-joy-and-reconnects-people-via-creating-family-newspapers/ Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:03:22 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=502536 One company has come up with an idea that reconnects generations by combining digital apps with print

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What went right this week: beacons of social progress, plus more https://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-46-of-2024/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 05:00:29 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=501484 There was progress on poverty, the ‘building of the year’ was revealed, and researchers offered a quick climate win, plus more

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The ethical investors helping financially vulnerable people avoid predatory lenders https://www.positive.news/society/helping-financially-vulnerable-people-avoid-predatory-lenders/ Mon, 03 Jun 2024 12:05:11 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=481915 Socially minded investors are funding organisations that offer fair and affordable credit to those most in need

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Life lessons: Anna Whitehouse on what life so far has taught her https://www.positive.news/society/anna-whitehouse-on-what-life-has-taught-her/ Mon, 01 Apr 2024 11:09:36 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=475813 Anna Whitehouse, who helped usher in UK government legislation giving workers more flexibility, reveals what makes her tick

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‘I play his favourite reggae songs’: the joyful ways people remember loved ones https://www.positive.news/society/how-families-channel-joy-when-remembering-loved-ones/ Wed, 16 Feb 2022 17:45:04 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=384453 Marking the anniversary of a loved one’s death is an important ritual. But these events don’t need to be only sorrowful

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A portrait series captures the challenges and joys of single-parent families https://www.positive.news/society/the-challenges-and-celebrations-of-single-parent-families/ Wed, 15 Dec 2021 09:34:22 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=378246 Holding the Baby chronicles the resilience shown by single parents as they navigate the challenges posed by austerity in the UK

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England will soon have its first not-for-profit IVF clinic https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/health/england-will-soon-have-its-first-not-for-profit-ivf-treatment-clinic/ Wed, 21 Apr 2021 14:30:57 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=358612 Those behind the service pledge to undercut private clinics and charge only the true cost of treatment

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