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Op-Ed | NYC has tens of thousands of ECE seats for families let's make sure we fill every single one | amNewYork

New York City's childcare programs are crucial for working families but require improvement to accessibility and effectiveness.

fromwww.nytimes.com

The Child Care Crisis Is Motivating These New York City Voters

Childcare cost is influencing political engagement in New York City.

Rebecca Bailin is spearheading efforts to address the childcare crisis through community organizing.

fromBronx Times

21 hours ago

Bronx families face voucher freeze as Adams, Hochul clash over childcare funding - Bronx Times

Ongoing budget disputes led to the waitlisting of families in NYC's childcare voucher program, impacting over 60,000 families statewide.

fromwww.amny.com

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Op-Ed | NYC has tens of thousands of ECE seats for families let's make sure we fill every single one | amNewYork

New York City's childcare programs are crucial for working families but require improvement to accessibility and effectiveness.

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fromAmerican Military News

3 days ago

NYC families at risk of losing child care subsidies as Mayor Adams, Gov. Hochul spar over funding

Mayor Adams' budget omits crucial funding for child care vouchers, risking vital support for families.

2 days ago

Parenting

I hired 2 babysitters to help with my son's birthday party. It allowed me to enjoy the party too.

Ana Sheppard successfully hired babysitters for her son's birthday, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for the children.

Hiring extra help alleviated stress and allowed family members to enjoy the party.

Mom issues critical warning about common kitchen act that could spell danger for babies: 'Not breathing at all'

Parenting vigilance is crucial; distractions can lead to severe accidents.

Please, yell at kids! Five lessons I've learned about good parenting from around the world

Communal parenting provides practical support and significantly enhances parental happiness and well-being.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Bay Area mom creates app to help parents find childcare on demand

June Care connects families with local caregivers, addressing the childcare crisis exacerbated by the pandemic.

Parenting

Adventures of a loving but laissez-faire grandad -'My daughter knew by the crumbs in the baby's coat that I probably wasn't quite following the childminding rules'

Childminding is more challenging than expected, especially for those with no prior experience.

Everyday cooking

Sunday with Ellie Taylor: there's a lot of pyjama action we're usually quite unwashed'

Early starts are essential for a busy family life, especially with young children.

fromNew York Post

Parenting

Dear Abby: How do I tell my mother I don't want her to watch my kids anymore

Parenting concerns are valid when it comes to safety and care for young children.

Coronavirus

fromNew York Post

Mom issues critical warning about common kitchen act that could spell danger for babies: 'Not breathing at all'

Parenting vigilance is crucial; distractions can lead to severe accidents.

Please, yell at kids! Five lessons I've learned about good parenting from around the world

Communal parenting provides practical support and significantly enhances parental happiness and well-being.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Bay Area mom creates app to help parents find childcare on demand

June Care connects families with local caregivers, addressing the childcare crisis exacerbated by the pandemic.

Parenting

Adventures of a loving but laissez-faire grandad -'My daughter knew by the crumbs in the baby's coat that I probably wasn't quite following the childminding rules'

Childminding is more challenging than expected, especially for those with no prior experience.

Everyday cooking

Sunday with Ellie Taylor: there's a lot of pyjama action we're usually quite unwashed'

Early starts are essential for a busy family life, especially with young children.

fromNew York Post

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

Parenting

Dear Abby: How do I tell my mother I don't want her to watch my kids anymore

Parenting concerns are valid when it comes to safety and care for young children.

Brooklyn childcare centers facing sudden closure say city is behind on payments, used incorrect enrollment data * Brooklyn Paper

Four childcare centers in Brooklyn face closure due to lease non-renewals, despite claims of higher enrollments and critical funding issues.

UK politics

The five primary schools in Sutton offering free breakfast clubs

Free breakfast clubs in Sutton aim to support children and working parents by offering nutritious meals and childcare.

Brooklyn

fromBrooklyn Paper

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

Brooklyn childcare centers facing sudden closure say city is behind on payments, used incorrect enrollment data * Brooklyn Paper

Four childcare centers in Brooklyn face closure due to lease non-renewals, despite claims of higher enrollments and critical funding issues.

UK politics

The five primary schools in Sutton offering free breakfast clubs

Free breakfast clubs in Sutton aim to support children and working parents by offering nutritious meals and childcare.

My childcare secret weapon isn't a nanny. It's my children's boomer grandparents.

Boomer grandparents significantly aid working parents through childcare support, despite potential generational parenting differences.

Summer camp costs can add up quickly - here's how to save money and get the best deals

Activity camps serve as critical childcare for working parents in summer despite their financial burden.

London startup

fromBusiness Matters

Uber expands free childcare support to over 100,000 UK drivers in industry-first move

Uber expands free childcare support for drivers in the UK, enhancing work-life balance and aiding working mothers.

Working parents are missing out on networking, new research suggests

Balancing work and parenting is becoming increasingly difficult due to rising childcare costs and inflexible work policies.

Could child-friendly co-working spaces fix the childcare crisis?

Childcare challenges in the UK are driving the popularity of co-working spaces with creches, especially benefiting working parents.

fromScary Mommy

Parenting

A Mom Compared Her PTO Days With How Many Days Her Kids Are In School And The Math Is Scary

Inconsistencies in school schedules challenge working parents, complicating childcare needs and costs.

My childcare secret weapon isn't a nanny. It's my children's boomer grandparents.

Boomer grandparents significantly aid working parents through childcare support, despite potential generational parenting differences.

Summer camp costs can add up quickly - here's how to save money and get the best deals

Activity camps serve as critical childcare for working parents in summer despite their financial burden.

London startup

fromBusiness Matters

Uber expands free childcare support to over 100,000 UK drivers in industry-first move

Uber expands free childcare support for drivers in the UK, enhancing work-life balance and aiding working mothers.

Working parents are missing out on networking, new research suggests

Balancing work and parenting is becoming increasingly difficult due to rising childcare costs and inflexible work policies.

Could child-friendly co-working spaces fix the childcare crisis?

Childcare challenges in the UK are driving the popularity of co-working spaces with creches, especially benefiting working parents.

fromScary Mommy

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

Parenting

A Mom Compared Her PTO Days With How Many Days Her Kids Are In School And The Math Is Scary

Inconsistencies in school schedules challenge working parents, complicating childcare needs and costs.

The Tariffs Are Coming For Baby Products

New tariffs are significantly increasing the cost of baby products, creating financial stress for parents.

Brands are likely to raise prices on essential baby gear due to tariffs.

Childcare costs and essential baby items are becoming increasingly unaffordable for families.

NYC parents

The south east London schools offering FREE breakfast clubs for children

New initiative supports working parents by providing free breakfast clubs, saving time and childcare costs.

fromFast Company

Here's why Trump's plan to gut Head Start will hurt you, even if you don't have kids

The Trump administration's proposal to cut Head Start funding would severely impact low-income families and essential workers, disrupting childcare and community support.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Ripple effect:' In US, anti-immigrant policy strains child and eldercare

Immigrant workers fear deportation, leading to worker shortages in vital care industries.

3 weeks ago

Women

Getting more men into teaching and early years childcare | Letters

Increasing the number of male teachers in schools can provide positive role models for boys and improve the education sector.

Our Daughter Expects Child Care Even When Her Toddler Is Sick. Help!

Caring for grandkids can impact health; establishing boundaries and protocols is essential for all parties involved.

fromThe Atlantic

3 weeks ago

The Age of Intensive Grandparenting

Grandparents today are increasingly stepping in to help with childcare, often sacrificing their retirement plans to support family needs.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Our Daughter Expects Child Care Even When Her Toddler Is Sick. Help!

Caring for grandkids can impact health; establishing boundaries and protocols is essential for all parties involved.

fromThe Atlantic

3 weeks ago

The Age of Intensive Grandparenting

Grandparents today are increasingly stepping in to help with childcare, often sacrificing their retirement plans to support family needs.

Affordable childcare seemed like an impossible task. This is the simple way Vermont pulled it off

Twincraft Skincare is addressing local childcare shortages to improve worker availability amid rising product demand.

Miami Marlins

fromThe New Yorker

The Six-Figure Nannies and Housekeepers of Palm Beach

The rise of ultra-high-net-worth individuals has heightened the need for experienced and discreet household staff.

Women's sports are rethinking childcare for their mom-athletes

Women's sports are prioritizing childcare to support athletes with families.

UK news

I'm a superyacht nanny. Parents take me all over the world with them to keep their kids happy.

Ella Peters established an impressive career as a superyacht nanny while traveling to 46 countries and coaching others in the industry.

fromKqed

fromwww.independent.co.uk

NYC parents

Many Childcare Providers Facing Challenges After LA Fires | KQED

Childcare providers in Los Angeles struggle to recover from fires with insufficient assistance and bureaucratic hurdles.

UK politics

Why childcare providers will be forced to limit funded places and increase prices

The financial struggles of childcare providers in England are pushing them to limit funded places and raise fees as costs rise.

Miscellaneous

I moved from the US to the UK and saved $700 a month on childcare. It can be life-changing when a government supports parents.

The UK offers 15 hours of free preschool, providing significant savings on childcare compared to the US.

fromFast Company

Miscellaneous

Why good design remains a luxury for U.S. childcare

Funding for childcare improvements can significantly enhance early learning environments and hygiene practices.

fromBrownstoner

Miscellaneous

Brooklyn Childcare Centers Fight Closure by City

Community protests impact discussions on childcare center closures.

Miscellaneous

'I don't understand why the State would make it harder' - childcare bills to rise for thousands of parents as 660 providers approved to hike fees

Government approved fee hikes for childcare, increasing financial strain on parents, but new subsidies aim to mitigate these costs.

Brooklyn

fromwww.amny.com

Universal childcare push at City Hall park sees hundreds of parents and tots urge City Hall to lift economic hardships, provide free programs

Parents are demanding universal childcare due to high costs and significant financial strain on families.

Miscellaneous

Independents still pushing for senior Cabinet position as new coalition to promise 'five budgets' under next government

Government negotiations are focused on housing and childcare issues.

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael seek to ensure a five-year governance agreement with Independent TDs.

Remote teams

fromFOX8 WGHP

Returning to the office? Here are some tips to find flexibility and help navigate the changes

Many employees prefer remote work for its flexibility, especially when managing personal and family needs.

fromScary Mommy

Parenting

Who Watches Kids In The Oceaneer Club On A Disney Cruise? Here's The Deal

The Disney Treasure ensures child safety through enhanced background checks and experienced counselors at the Oceaneer Club.

fromwww.cbc.ca

Toronto

Percentage of early childhood educators in Ontario child care declining, despite goal | CBC News

The percentage of registered early childhood educators in Ontario child-care centers is declining, undermining goals for affordable childcare.

fromMiami Herald

Miami

'A broken market': Florida's childcare system is failing. What can be done about it?

Childcare businesses, particularly in the wake of the pandemic, face severe financial challenges impacting their sustainability.

from24/7 Wall St.