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Sign The Childcare Bills Into Law, Governor Hochul

New York's state legislature has passed three significant bills to address the child care crisis, awaiting Governor Hochul's signature.

On Child Care, Vance Tests a Talking Point Democrats Also Embrace

Bipartisan acknowledgment of child care crisis emphasizes the need for a family care model and government support for parents.

Ballot measure asks taxpayers to help fund access to affordable child care - Austin Monitor

Travis County is proposing a property tax increase to improve access to child care for families facing financial hardships.

Should Parents Stay Home to Raise Kids?

The right way to support families varies significantly between political views, causing debate on child care and parental work choices.

'Tis the season to scramble for summer child care. Tell us your plans

Washington families utilize various child care options in summer, adapting to gaps in care and work schedules.

Sign The Childcare Bills Into Law, Governor Hochul

New York's state legislature has passed three significant bills to address the child care crisis, awaiting Governor Hochul's signature.

On Child Care, Vance Tests a Talking Point Democrats Also Embrace

Bipartisan acknowledgment of child care crisis emphasizes the need for a family care model and government support for parents.

Ballot measure asks taxpayers to help fund access to affordable child care - Austin Monitor

Travis County is proposing a property tax increase to improve access to child care for families facing financial hardships.

Should Parents Stay Home to Raise Kids?

The right way to support families varies significantly between political views, causing debate on child care and parental work choices.

'Tis the season to scramble for summer child care. Tell us your plans

Washington families utilize various child care options in summer, adapting to gaps in care and work schedules.
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#economic-challenges

Working parents' childcare struggles are getting worse

Child care-related work disruptions among parents have risen significantly since the pandemic, affecting mothers with young children the most.

Child care gets little help in Idaho. A family-run center is buckling.

Idaho's child care facilities struggle amid funding cuts and rising costs, impacting both providers and families in need of affordable day care.

Working parents' childcare struggles are getting worse

Child care-related work disruptions among parents have risen significantly since the pandemic, affecting mothers with young children the most.

Child care gets little help in Idaho. A family-run center is buckling.

Idaho's child care facilities struggle amid funding cuts and rising costs, impacting both providers and families in need of affordable day care.
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#early-childhood-education

NYC child care vouchers increase, more preschool seats added: Mayor's report

NYC is enhancing child care affordability and accessibility through a new voucher program and digital application portal.

Ontario reduces child-care fees, introduces new operator funding formula | CBC News

Ontario's new child-care funding formula aims to ensure operators can cover true costs and maintain services under the $10-a-day program.

How D.C. tackled a child care crunch through a tax hike on the rich

The Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund has significantly increased wages for child care workers, improving job stability and care quality in Washington, D.C.

Tentative agreement ups wages for NYC's child care providers

Child care providers in NYC are set to receive a 16% raise, highlighting the city's commitment to early childhood education.

NYC child care vouchers increase, more preschool seats added: Mayor's report

NYC is enhancing child care affordability and accessibility through a new voucher program and digital application portal.

Ontario reduces child-care fees, introduces new operator funding formula | CBC News

Ontario's new child-care funding formula aims to ensure operators can cover true costs and maintain services under the $10-a-day program.

How D.C. tackled a child care crunch through a tax hike on the rich

The Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund has significantly increased wages for child care workers, improving job stability and care quality in Washington, D.C.

Tentative agreement ups wages for NYC's child care providers

Child care providers in NYC are set to receive a 16% raise, highlighting the city's commitment to early childhood education.
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#parenting

Parents Press State Senator Myrie on Lowering Childcare Costs

Childcare costs in New York City are extremely high, impacting family's ability to raise children.

My Daughter-in-Law Is a Tyrant. I Want Out of Grandma "Duties."

Prioritize your own happiness when considering living situations and family responsibilities.

A PSA To Parents: Don't Expect Babysitters To Clean Up Messes You Made

Babysitters should not be expected to clean pre-existing messes before arriving.

Here's The Truth: Work-Life Balance Was Easier During COVID As A Working Mom With 5 Kids

Child care is a significant household expense for American families.
Families use various strategies to navigate the child care challenge.

Dad of 11 Elon Musk reportedly wants to build secret luxury compound for his children

Elon Musk seeks to create a private family compound for the mothers of his children, reflecting his unconventional family dynamics.

When can kids stay home alone? Find out the law in your state

It is typically up to parents whether to leave children home alone, with general recommendations towards ages 12 and older.

Parents Press State Senator Myrie on Lowering Childcare Costs

Childcare costs in New York City are extremely high, impacting family's ability to raise children.

My Daughter-in-Law Is a Tyrant. I Want Out of Grandma "Duties."

Prioritize your own happiness when considering living situations and family responsibilities.

A PSA To Parents: Don't Expect Babysitters To Clean Up Messes You Made

Babysitters should not be expected to clean pre-existing messes before arriving.

Here's The Truth: Work-Life Balance Was Easier During COVID As A Working Mom With 5 Kids

Child care is a significant household expense for American families.
Families use various strategies to navigate the child care challenge.

Dad of 11 Elon Musk reportedly wants to build secret luxury compound for his children

Elon Musk seeks to create a private family compound for the mothers of his children, reflecting his unconventional family dynamics.

When can kids stay home alone? Find out the law in your state

It is typically up to parents whether to leave children home alone, with general recommendations towards ages 12 and older.
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#economic-impact

Working parents' child-care struggles are getting worse

Child care challenges are significantly impacting working parents, especially mothers, causing increased disruptions in their labor force participation.

Child care didn't quite fall off a cliff ... yet

Cost of child care is increasing, threatening provider stability and parental workforce participation.

Working parents' child-care struggles are getting worse

Child care challenges are significantly impacting working parents, especially mothers, causing increased disruptions in their labor force participation.

Child care didn't quite fall off a cliff ... yet

Cost of child care is increasing, threatening provider stability and parental workforce participation.
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Local housing, child care costs remain high as analysts expect strong economy overall - Austin Monitor

Local leaders in Austin are concerned about housing costs, child care, and wages as key issues entering 2025.
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A crisis within a crisis: Insurance rates skyrocket for child care centers

Rising liability insurance costs are jeopardizing child care centers, increasing tuition for families and threatening program sustainability.

Child Care Centers Challenged By Extreme Heat | KQED

Children's safety is at risk in extreme heat due to lack of infrastructure in schools and child care centers.

Lawsuit From Napa Neighbors Could Block Much-Needed Child Care Expansion | KQED

Le Petit Elephant is facing challenges in securing a permanent space due to legal and financial constraints impacting its future.
Childcare is essential for community sustainability, especially in high-demand areas like Napa.

With chronic absenteeism soaring, educrats still tell students school isn't that important

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser cancelled class for no reason, leaving thousands of students without school.
The decision to close schools disproportionately affected black and Hispanic students, many of whom are considered 'at risk' according to government criteria.

A crisis within a crisis: Insurance rates skyrocket for child care centers

Rising liability insurance costs are jeopardizing child care centers, increasing tuition for families and threatening program sustainability.

Child Care Centers Challenged By Extreme Heat | KQED

Children's safety is at risk in extreme heat due to lack of infrastructure in schools and child care centers.

Lawsuit From Napa Neighbors Could Block Much-Needed Child Care Expansion | KQED

Le Petit Elephant is facing challenges in securing a permanent space due to legal and financial constraints impacting its future.
Childcare is essential for community sustainability, especially in high-demand areas like Napa.

With chronic absenteeism soaring, educrats still tell students school isn't that important

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser cancelled class for no reason, leaving thousands of students without school.
The decision to close schools disproportionately affected black and Hispanic students, many of whom are considered 'at risk' according to government criteria.
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Safe, secure and fun playpens your child will love

Using a playpen can provide safety for children while minimizing mess and offering designated play areas.
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Travis County voters supported a tax rate increase to expand access to affordable child care. What happens now? - Austin Monitor

Travis County voters approved Proposition A, a tax increase to fund affordable child care and related workforce programs for lower-income families.

Travis County passes plan to invest in affordable child care - Austin Monitor

Travis County's Proposition A to fund affordable child care garnered 60% support, addressing the critical need for accessible services in the area's expensive market.

County commissioners approve tax rate election to raise $75M for child care - Austin Monitor

Travis County proposes a tax increase to fund child care services, potentially creating thousands of new slots and improving access for low-income families.

Travis County voters supported a tax rate increase to expand access to affordable child care. What happens now? - Austin Monitor

Travis County voters approved Proposition A, a tax increase to fund affordable child care and related workforce programs for lower-income families.

Travis County passes plan to invest in affordable child care - Austin Monitor

Travis County's Proposition A to fund affordable child care garnered 60% support, addressing the critical need for accessible services in the area's expensive market.

County commissioners approve tax rate election to raise $75M for child care - Austin Monitor

Travis County proposes a tax increase to fund child care services, potentially creating thousands of new slots and improving access for low-income families.
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17 Dangerous, Disturbing, And Downright Deadly Baby Products From Back In The Day

Watching historical hazardous baby products makes new parents feel better about modern parenting challenges.
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Here's where voters approved a tax hike to help pay for child care

Child care costs surpass university tuition, prompting local ballot measures to improve affordability.

How young is too young to be a babysitter? Here's what California law says

California's child care costs are among the highest in the nation, impacting affordability.
Babysitters under 18 can be hired if they demonstrate sufficient maturity and skills according to California law.

Silicon Valley parents face highest child care costs - San Jose Spotlight

California is ranked among the top five states with the least affordable child care.
Santa Clara County in California has particularly high child care costs.

Here's where voters approved a tax hike to help pay for child care

Child care costs surpass university tuition, prompting local ballot measures to improve affordability.

How young is too young to be a babysitter? Here's what California law says

California's child care costs are among the highest in the nation, impacting affordability.
Babysitters under 18 can be hired if they demonstrate sufficient maturity and skills according to California law.

Silicon Valley parents face highest child care costs - San Jose Spotlight

California is ranked among the top five states with the least affordable child care.
Santa Clara County in California has particularly high child care costs.
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#parents

Free child care? Yes, but only on election day

Free child care on election day alleviates voting barriers for parents in Los Angeles.

Early child care shortages in Oregon costing parents jobs, survey finds

Public funding for early child care in Oregon has increased, but options remain limited for many parents.
Over 40% of parents have made employment choices due to difficulty finding child care, with a higher percentage among parents of color.

Free child care? Yes, but only on election day

Free child care on election day alleviates voting barriers for parents in Los Angeles.

Early child care shortages in Oregon costing parents jobs, survey finds

Public funding for early child care in Oregon has increased, but options remain limited for many parents.
Over 40% of parents have made employment choices due to difficulty finding child care, with a higher percentage among parents of color.
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#public-policy

Op-ed | Getting universal child care back on track

Child care funding is critically underfunded in NYC, jeopardizing programs vital for working families and the nurturing of young children.

Letters: Child care

Addressing the childcare crisis requires more than tax credits; innovative space solutions are needed.
Political leaders' alignment with far-right views on homelessness is concerning and highlights a troubling shift.
Electoral outcomes may favor Democrats, but there needs to be a realistic perspective on their promises.

Op-ed | Getting universal child care back on track

Child care funding is critically underfunded in NYC, jeopardizing programs vital for working families and the nurturing of young children.

Letters: Child care

Addressing the childcare crisis requires more than tax credits; innovative space solutions are needed.
Political leaders' alignment with far-right views on homelessness is concerning and highlights a troubling shift.
Electoral outcomes may favor Democrats, but there needs to be a realistic perspective on their promises.
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Some Toronto, GTA daycares close in protest of Ontario's new funding rules | CBC News

Daycares in Toronto protested new funding changes, fearing they could lead to underfunding and operational restrictions.
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Harris Has Championed Family Policies. Now Trump Likes Them, Too.

Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump now support key family policies, indicating a shift in the Republican stance towards child care and parental support.

Having a family is expensive. Here's what Harris and Trump have said about easing costs

High care costs for children and the elderly hinder women's workforce participation and affect economic growth.

Harris Has Championed Family Policies. Now Trump Likes Them, Too.

Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump now support key family policies, indicating a shift in the Republican stance towards child care and parental support.

Having a family is expensive. Here's what Harris and Trump have said about easing costs

High care costs for children and the elderly hinder women's workforce participation and affect economic growth.
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Child Care Centers Challenged By Extreme Heat | KQED

Extreme heat and pollution are critical threats to children's safety in schools and childcare centers, necessitating urgent infrastructural improvements.

Will Child Care Campaign Promises Turn Out Traditionally Nonvoting Single Moms?

Maria Amado feels disillusioned with politics, believing promises made to child care providers often go unfulfilled.
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Brooklyn childhood education center fighting to reopen after waiting months for NYCHA to address mold issues

The Bedford Stuyvesant Early Childhood Development Center struggles to reopen due to unresolved mold issues related to their facilities operated by NYCHA.

Popular Bay Area after-school program threatened with abrupt shutdown

The Boys & Girls Clubs of North San Mateo County faces potential closure due to a $300,000 funding shortfall needed by Nov. 30.

Brooklyn childhood education center fighting to reopen after waiting months for NYCHA to address mold issues

The Bedford Stuyvesant Early Childhood Development Center struggles to reopen due to unresolved mold issues related to their facilities operated by NYCHA.

Popular Bay Area after-school program threatened with abrupt shutdown

The Boys & Girls Clubs of North San Mateo County faces potential closure due to a $300,000 funding shortfall needed by Nov. 30.
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Trump tells business leaders that increasing tariffs on foreign imports will help solve rising child care costs

Trump proposes increasing tariffs to address issues like child care costs and stimulate the U.S. economy.

Trump and Vance Offer Incoherent, Baffling Responses to Questions on Child Care

Trump failed to provide specific insights on child care during recent remarks, instead offering vague references to tariffs and other unrelated topics.

Pete Buttigieg shades Donald Trump's incoherent child care proposal

Buttigieg criticizes Trump's child care policies and questions his mental fitness.

Trump tells business leaders that increasing tariffs on foreign imports will help solve rising child care costs

Trump proposes increasing tariffs to address issues like child care costs and stimulate the U.S. economy.

Trump and Vance Offer Incoherent, Baffling Responses to Questions on Child Care

Trump failed to provide specific insights on child care during recent remarks, instead offering vague references to tariffs and other unrelated topics.

Pete Buttigieg shades Donald Trump's incoherent child care proposal

Buttigieg criticizes Trump's child care policies and questions his mental fitness.
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#donald-trump

Child care is a 'textbook example of a broken market.' Where do Harris, Trump go from here?

Child and family policies are vital in the 2024 presidential race, focusing on affordable child care for all families.

Trump and Vance Took Questions on Child Care. Their Non-Answers Said a Lot.

Donald Trump struggled to provide a clear policy position on child care costs, instead delivering a convoluted answer about tariffs and their potential impact.

Child care is a 'textbook example of a broken market.' Where do Harris, Trump go from here?

Child and family policies are vital in the 2024 presidential race, focusing on affordable child care for all families.

Trump and Vance Took Questions on Child Care. Their Non-Answers Said a Lot.

Donald Trump struggled to provide a clear policy position on child care costs, instead delivering a convoluted answer about tariffs and their potential impact.
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Supe candidate Michael Lai touts his education start-up. Teachers recall low wages, disorder and a collapsed business.

Lai's campaign highlights his experience in education and community building, but concerns arise over his past business practices and the impact on employees.

This boss vowed to help his workers with child care. It hasn't been easy

Employers must recognize and address child care challenges to support their workforce.
Child care accessibility and affordability are essential for working parents.

Child rushed to hospital after incident on major road in Erith

A child was taken to the hospital after becoming unwell in Erith, with emergency services responding promptly.

Care Policies Take Center Stage in Harris's Economic Message

The care economy is essential for supporting caregivers and families, highlighted by Harris's focus on child benefits and housing assistance.
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'A great opportunity to bond': Foreign fathers on the joys of Swedish parental leave

Sweden's parental leave system fosters a more balanced approach to child-rearing, encouraging fathers to share caregiving responsibilities.

We Let College Kids Live in Our Spare Room in Exchange for Child Care. Then It Blew Up.

Having tenants in exchange for child care can be successful, but comes with risks.
Prioritize safety and set clear boundaries when renting rooms to students.

Why Do My In-Laws Help Their Daughter With Her Children, but Not Me?

It's crucial for spouses to communicate and address family dynamics collaboratively to ensure equitable support and care.

My Brother-in-Law Gets Free Child Care From His Parents. Why Don't We?

The partner's parents have been financially dependent on him and his brother for 10 years
The partner has been paying half of his parents' living expenses

'A great opportunity to bond': Foreign fathers on the joys of Swedish parental leave

Sweden's parental leave system fosters a more balanced approach to child-rearing, encouraging fathers to share caregiving responsibilities.

We Let College Kids Live in Our Spare Room in Exchange for Child Care. Then It Blew Up.

Having tenants in exchange for child care can be successful, but comes with risks.
Prioritize safety and set clear boundaries when renting rooms to students.

Why Do My In-Laws Help Their Daughter With Her Children, but Not Me?

It's crucial for spouses to communicate and address family dynamics collaboratively to ensure equitable support and care.

My Brother-in-Law Gets Free Child Care From His Parents. Why Don't We?

The partner's parents have been financially dependent on him and his brother for 10 years
The partner has been paying half of his parents' living expenses
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How one provider's fight to expand explains the struggle to provide adequate child care in the Bay Area

The couple's daycare expansion faced ongoing disputes, highlighting a wider child care access crisis in Contra Costa County.

Back to School. Freedom at Last.

Schools provide essential support for working parents by offering child care that directly impacts family stress levels and mental health.

College is hard enough try doing it while raising kids

Student parents face unique challenges juggling family, work, and school responsibilities.

Baby died after being strapped face-down to bean bag by nursery boss, court hears

Nursery deputy manager accused of causing baby's death by placing her face down on a bean bag for over an hour.
#public-service

Feb 8: Brooklyn Black History Maker, William C. Thompson Sr.

Bill Thompson Sr. was a prominent figure in New York politics, serving as a state senator and Supreme Court Justice.
Thompson was known for his dedication to public service, particularly in the areas of child care and community building.

Child Care Shouldn't Be Affordable. It Should Be Free.

Imagining child care as an essential service like public education.
The need to view child care as a vital service for national prosperity.

Feb 8: Brooklyn Black History Maker, William C. Thompson Sr.

Bill Thompson Sr. was a prominent figure in New York politics, serving as a state senator and Supreme Court Justice.
Thompson was known for his dedication to public service, particularly in the areas of child care and community building.

Child Care Shouldn't Be Affordable. It Should Be Free.

Imagining child care as an essential service like public education.
The need to view child care as a vital service for national prosperity.
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President Biden's Budget Proposes a National Paid Family Leave Program

Biden's 2025 budget proposal focuses on raising taxes on corporations and the ultra-wealthy, introducing a comprehensive paid family leave program, and investing in child care and education.
Proposal aims to reduce deficits, invest in working families and middle class, but faces challenges in a divided Congress after elections.

The new kids on campus? Toddlers, courtesy of Head Start

Access to on-campus child care eases the burden for college student parents.
Head Start programs at colleges support low-income student parents.

The Paradox of Stay-at-Home Parents

American society assumes one parent will stay home, but provides little support for homemakers.
Historically, the majority of American households were multi-generational with all members, including children, supporting the family's business.

Citing the economy, more Republicans back child care spending

Republican state lawmakers are increasingly supporting plans to invest in child care across the country, recognizing the importance of the industry and the need to address workforce shortages.
The pandemic highlighted the precariousness of the child care industry and the reliance of working parents on it, leading to an unprecedented federal investment of $24 billion in child care businesses in 2021.

My Family Of 5 Lives On $90,000 A Year In Dallas, And 'It's A Struggle Financially'

Child care is the top household expense for many American families.
Parents often make work arrangements and sacrifices to manage child care costs.

Opinion | The Stress of Finding Child Care Is Hurting Parents' Health

Many American parents struggle to find and maintain stable child care, with roughly half of Americans living in child care deserts.
Federal relief funding for child care programs expired, leading to closures of preschools and child care centers around the country.

'Everyone Talks About This Village, But There Really Isn't A Village': The Reality Of Child Care

Child care is the No.1 household expense for many American families with young children.
Parents often have to make difficult choices, such as leaving the workforce or working multiple jobs, to afford child care.

She's turning her home into a child care site. It may solve a big problem in Alabama

Empowering child care workers to start their own small businesses at home can provide more options and elevate the child care workforce.
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