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What our parents need to know about bringing up our kids | Eva Wiseman

More grandparents are providing childcare due to soaring childcare costs and inflexible childcare systems.

Grandparenting can be both a privilege and a source of tension, leading to resentment and hushed arguments. [ more ]

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Dear Abby: After I had kids, she conveniently forgot her promise

Stepmother promised to retire and help with kids, but never follows through

Cultural differences in expectations for grandparents' involvement in childcare [ more ]

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labour-party

www.independent.co.uk

1 month ago

Childcare places fall by 1,000' as Labour accuses ministers of botched' expansion

Childcare places dropped by over 1,000 despite upcoming increase in demand due to free hours for two-year-olds.

Labour accuses Conservatives of lacking a solid plan for childcare expansion, leading to families struggling to enroll their children. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Jeremy Hunt taking lessons from Glasgow Willy Wonka experience', jokes Starmer

Chancellor guarantees pay rates to childcare providers for 2 years

Labour leader questions government's childcare promises [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Women in technology

Could undecided women voters determine the general election?

Many women in the UK are unsure about who to vote for in the upcoming general election, with a quarter of women remaining undecided.

Women with caring responsibilities prioritize childcare and social care as leading issues, which may influence their voting decisions.

The Green Party is seen as a potential alternative for many women who no longer feel comfortable voting for the Labour Party. [ more ]

Independent.ie

Pupils left with just 14 days of school in March: 'Closing for polling day gives wrong message on education'

Schools should not be the only buildings used for polling in elections - community centres and halls should also be utilized.

The upcoming referendums in March will result in many schools being closed for multiple days, causing inconvenience for working parents. [ more ]

Independent.ie

Education

National Parents Council says closing schools for use as polling stations sends 'wrong message' on education

Schools should not be used as polling stations for elections and referendums in order to maintain the importance of education.

The upcoming referendums in March will result in many schools being closed for multiple days, causing stress for working parents. [ more ]

Harvard Business Review

Education

Why Early Childhood Education Is More Important Now Than Ever - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM THE GODDARD SCHOOL

High-quality childcare drives the U.S. economy by allowing more adults to enter and stay in the workforce.

Parents want their children to receive a nurturing education that helps them grow socially, emotionally, and academically. [ more ]

Scary Mommy

I'm Not Ready To Share The Grandparents

The author is nervous about having to share their parents as grandparents with their sister-in-law's upcoming arrival.

They rely heavily on their parents for childcare and are concerned about how the division of time and energy may affect their own children's relationship with their grandparents. [ more ]

time.com

Millions of Kids Have Been Taken In by Relatives. Soon Those Families Could Get Paid

Millions of children unable to be cared for by their parents are being taken care of by relatives, usually grandparents.

Only a fraction of these children are officially in foster care, with the majority living with their grandparents.

The number of children at risk of being separated from their parents is significant, with hundreds of thousands of cases of child maltreatment reported each year. [ more ]

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Fast Company

1 week ago

Left-wing politics

Biden sends a lifeline to the 'sandwich generation' with childcare and eldercare proposals

President Biden is reviving plans to overhaul childcare and caregiving services, previously part of Build Back Better agenda, aiming to address the needs of the 'Sandwich Generation'. [ more ]

TODAY.com

3 weeks ago

Mom shares the 1 clothing rule she has for her kids and it involves stains

It's acceptable to send kids to school in clean, stained clothes due to practicality and financial constraints. [ more ]

Scary Mommy

1 month ago

An Etiquette Expert Answers: Should You Ever Pay A Family Member To Babysit?

Scoring free childcare from family is valuable but may lead to questioning if payment is appropriate.

Etiquette expert advises on when to pay family members for childcare services, considering circumstances and financial ability. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

1 month ago

Opinion: Marry rich. That's the Republican plan for moms

Republicans emphasize family-friendly policies but lack substantial support for them.

Mothers in the U.S. face challenges like lack of paid time off, maternal care coverage, and affordable child care. [ more ]

New York Post

My house managers make me a better mom - they do the grunt work so I can enjoy life

Busy moms rely on house managers for help with daily tasks like childcare and household chores.

House managers are becoming popular as a singular role combining housekeeper, nanny, and personal assistant duties. [ more ]

Scary Mommy

This Mom Wants To Know How Many Parents Are Bathing Their Kids Every Night

Some parents don't bathe their children every day due to practical reasons like time constraints.

People have varying opinions on how often children should be bathed. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Single parents on benefits being punished' by Tory policy pushing them to work 30-hour week

Single parents struggle with unrealistic government policies on work hours and face challenges like lack of childcare and job discrimination. [ more ]

The Atlantic

Dad Culture Has Nothing to Do With Parenting

Modern fathers are more involved in their children's lives than stereotypes suggest.

Stereotypes like 'dad bod' and 'dad rock' don't accurately reflect the responsibilities of fatherhood. [ more ]

Daily Mom magazine

Why It's Not Selfish For You To Take Quality Time For Yourself " Read Now!

Society often trains women to seek childcare help only for specific tasks, leading to feelings of constraint and lack of personal time.

Many mothers experience a lack of quality time for self-care and personal activities due to societal expectations of dedicating all time and energy to childcare. [ more ]

London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Parents of two-year-olds can earn 774 during free childcare hours from April

Parents can earn money by working during their children's free childcare hours

Temporary work provides flexibility for parents with childcare commitments [ more ]

Slate Magazine

I'm Shocked by What Parents Are Supposedly Doing With Potty Training Now

Potty training debate in Utah

Support for American parents [ more ]

BuzzFeed

Stay-At-Home Moms Are Revealing What They Wish More People Knew About Their Lives, And Wow

Stay-at-home moms find fulfillment in their role despite societal stigmas and guilt about financial contribution.

Maintaining a clean home can be challenging for stay-at-home moms with young children. [ more ]

YourTango

Career

Employee Says She Was Suddenly Fired The Same Day Her Boss Gave Her A 'Shout Out' For Doing A Great Job

A work-from-home mother was suddenly fired despite her exceptional performance.

She highlights the lack of care and support from employers for their employees. [ more ]

Someecards

Career

'AITA for refusing to babysit my sister's kids?' UPDATED

The person is asking for advice on whether they are in the wrong for not watching their sister's kids due to work commitments.

Commenters suggest setting boundaries and not always being available for last-minute childcare requests from the sister. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California

California is one of most expensive states to have kids. Do you qualify for a tax credit?

California is the fourth most expensive state for childcare in the U.S.

Tax credits such as the child tax credit and child and dependent care credit can help you save money on your federal taxes. [ more ]

Maryland State Bar Association - MSBA

Productivity

Tips for Working with a Child in Tow | Maryland State Bar Association - MSBA

Set realistic expectations and be patient with yourself when working with a child at home

Plan your work tasks around your child's schedule and use visual aids to help them understand when you're working [ more ]

HiP Paris Blog

Parenting Like a Parisian: 4 Lessons From French Parents

Parenting in Paris is different with guaranteed, paid maternity leave and state-subsidized childcare.

French parenting emphasizes family time and prioritizes the well-being of mothers. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

4 in 10 authorities unsure or fearful about government childcare policy rollout

Nearly half of local authorities fear they will not be able to roll out the government's expanded childcare policy in April.

Almost nine in ten local authorities in England think a lack of staff in the sector will be an obstacle to extending free childcare. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Sunak admits practical issues' with flagship free childcare pledge

The expansion of free childcare in the UK is facing practical issues, including staff shortages and IT problems.

Parents who were unable to apply for funded childcare due to an IT issue will receive a code in the mail to access the scheme. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Hunt's free childcare pledge doomed to fail' as thousands of nurseries close

Thousands of nurseries have closed in England, leaving a shortage of childcare places.

The government's plan to offer 30 hours of free childcare for under-fives is unlikely to be implemented. [ more ]

HuffPost

29 Tweets About The Realities Of Snow Days For Parents

Parents find it challenging to care for children on snow days while managing other obligations.

Parents often have humorous reactions to weather-related school closures. [ more ]

Yahoo Finance

Coffee

Companies want employees back in the office. Over half of hybrid workers are using 'coffee badging' to get around the mandates. What is it? And should you try it?

Companies are implementing coffee badging as a tactic to get employees back in the office.

Coffee badging allows employees to show face in the office for a few hours in the morning and then leave for personal reasons or productivity reasons. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Chaos as almost half of parents can't access flagship Tory childcare pledge

Half of parents cannot find nurseries or childminders offering the Tories' free hours pledge.

45% of parents have been unable to find anywhere to send their children which will deliver the new scheme for two-year-olds. [ more ]

Scary Mommy

Moms Are Out Here Hiring "Hangover Babysitters" So They Can Sleep It Off

Parents are now hiring morning-after childcare to help with hangovers.

Childcare agencies have reported an increase in requests for last-minute care after late nights of drinking and partying. [ more ]

Someecards

Woman asks if she should babysit her husband's ex's brood of kids. AITA?

The woman refuses to babysit her husband's ex's seven kids in addition to her own children, causing conflict in their marriage.

Many Reddit users agree that the woman is not in the wrong and should not be expected to take on such a responsibility. [ more ]

www.npr.org

We asked, you answered: How have 'alloparents' come to your rescue?

The term 'alloparents' refers to the helpers that parents have when caring for their children.

Alloparents are common in many parts of the world and provide hands-on care to children. [ more ]

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Remote teams

Improved employment policies can encourage fathers to be more involved at home

Remote work during the pandemic has led to increased involvement of Canadian fathers in household work and childcare.

Access to policies like parental leave and remote work is limited, hindering their potential for promoting gender equality in caregiving. [ more ]

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Bringing up a baby can be a tough and lonely job. Here's a solution: alloparents

Children in hunter-gatherer societies have an average of 8 caregivers in addition to the mother

Western societies often place the responsibility of caring for infants on one person, typically the mother [ more ]

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The outstanding Greenwich nursery where children arrive with smiles on their faces'

Robert Owen Nursery School in Greenwich has been rated as outstanding by Ofsted.

Staff at the nursery have high expectations of children, including those with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND).

Children at Robert Owen Nursery School demonstrate high levels of self-control and respect for others. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

6 months ago

Charities sound alarm over migrant parents being denied vital childcare

Charities are calling for an end to migrant parents being denied free childcare due to their immigration status.

Denying families access to childcare can have severe consequences for vulnerable children.

The restrictions on childcare access for migrant parents contradict the government's goal of boosting the workforce and economic activity. [ more ]

Mail Online

6 months ago