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ABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago
Education

California is rolling out free preschool. That hasn't solved challenges around child care

California offers transitional kindergarten to 4-year-olds, addressing child care challenges. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Education

An Elementary School Tries a Radical' Idea: Staying Open 12 Hours a Day

Extended school hours can help address declining urban school enrollments and provide support for working parents.
Balancing work schedules and childcare is a significant challenge for many families, particularly lower-income parents. [ more ]
Independent.ie
3 months ago
Education

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
3 months ago
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 ]
BBC News
1 month ago
UK politics

Childcare: Labour will not commit to government's free childcare plan, says Bridget Phillipson

Labour not committing to £4bn childcare expansion
Government's biggest childcare expansion in history [ more ]
The Walrus
1 month ago
Parenting

Parental Leave Is Broken | The Walrus

Expectations on working parents
Disparities in parental leave uptake [ more ]
INQUISITR
2 months ago
Parenting

Heartfelt Drawing From 7-Year-Old Son Strikes a Chord With Working Parents Everywhere

The struggle of balancing work and parenting is a universal experience.
Sharing personal experiences through social media can create a sense of community and solidarity among parents. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Parenting

Opinion | Why So Many Kids Are Priced Out of Youth Sports

Youth sports can be expensive and time-consuming, with travel sports being particularly costly.
Many parents struggle to afford the expenses associated with youth sports and find it difficult to manage the time commitment for their children's activities. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago
Parenting

Childcare in south east London is MORE expensive than England average

Lewisham has the highest childcare costs in southeast London for 2023.
The Government plans to expand free childcare for parents earning below 100,000. [ more ]
HuffPost
5 months ago
Parenting

'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. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 months ago
Parenting

Four in 10 working parents have considered quitting their jobs as they can't cope with all their responsibilities

A significant number of working parents are considering leaving their jobs due to the difficulty of juggling home and work responsibilities.
Almost half of working mothers and one-third of working fathers have considered quitting their jobs due to the strain of balancing work and parenting responsibilities.
Employers need to enhance the support they offer to working parents and consider the needs of both mothers and fathers. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
2 months ago
Writing

I Wanted Another Baby. What Happened Next Is Incredibly Hard to Talk About.

The author reflects on her decision to have a second child at age 40.
She weighs the pros and cons of adding another child to her family. [ more ]
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