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#motherhood

I'm a surgeon and a mom of 3. I chose not to delay having kids for my career, which meant making sacrifices.

Dr. Dhivya Srinivasa successfully balances a demanding medical career with motherhood, emphasizing that involvement looks different for every parent.

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.

I'm a surgeon and a mom of 3. I chose not to delay having kids for my career, which meant making sacrifices.

Dr. Dhivya Srinivasa successfully balances a demanding medical career with motherhood, emphasizing that involvement looks different for every parent.

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.
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#labour-party

Give working parents help with childcare and commuting costs, UK thinktank says

Labour must enhance support for working parents to effectively reduce child poverty, addressing childcare and commuting challenges.

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

Give working parents help with childcare and commuting costs, UK thinktank says

Labour must enhance support for working parents to effectively reduce child poverty, addressing childcare and commuting challenges.

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
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#work-life-balance

Why working parents feel like they don't belong

Social belonging is crucial, yet many working parents feel isolated due to the challenges of balancing work and parenthood.

Parents Are Minimizing Work Relationships to Make Time for Childcare

Employees with children strategically navigate workplace interactions to balance work quality and caregiving responsibilities while risking feelings of isolation.

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.

Why working parents feel like they don't belong

Social belonging is crucial, yet many working parents feel isolated due to the challenges of balancing work and parenthood.

Parents Are Minimizing Work Relationships to Make Time for Childcare

Employees with children strategically navigate workplace interactions to balance work quality and caregiving responsibilities while risking feelings of isolation.

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.
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Yes, I'm A Grown Woman Who Pays My Mom To Do My Laundry

Living close to family can provide invaluable support for working parents.
Hiring family members for chores can strengthen bonds while easing household burdens.
#child-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.

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.

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.

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.
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#childcare

Why won't the White House leave au-pairs alone?

Biden-Harris administration pauses overhaul of the au pair program due to public feedback, but changes are still anticipated in early 2025.

Is Summer Break Bad for Everyone? | The Walrus

Advocates suggest a balanced school calendar could better accommodate the needs of working parents and modern family dynamics.

Lack of affordable childcare for workers costs Florida businesses $4.5 billion per year

Affordable childcare options are essential for parents to remain in the workforce. Maria Vasquez's experience illustrates the financial barriers many face.

Parents are turning to a 'paid village' to handle childcare and cleaning. Costs range from $500 to $2,600 a month.

Many parents face overwhelming childcare costs, leading them to seek paid domestic support for balance in their busy lives.
Working parents often rely on paid services to manage time effectively while providing for their families.

I can't ask my kids' grandparents for help with childcare. One set lives hours away, and the other is not in great health.

Many working parents lack access to family support for childcare due to health and distance-related issues.

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.

Why won't the White House leave au-pairs alone?

Biden-Harris administration pauses overhaul of the au pair program due to public feedback, but changes are still anticipated in early 2025.

Is Summer Break Bad for Everyone? | The Walrus

Advocates suggest a balanced school calendar could better accommodate the needs of working parents and modern family dynamics.

Lack of affordable childcare for workers costs Florida businesses $4.5 billion per year

Affordable childcare options are essential for parents to remain in the workforce. Maria Vasquez's experience illustrates the financial barriers many face.

Parents are turning to a 'paid village' to handle childcare and cleaning. Costs range from $500 to $2,600 a month.

Many parents face overwhelming childcare costs, leading them to seek paid domestic support for balance in their busy lives.
Working parents often rely on paid services to manage time effectively while providing for their families.

I can't ask my kids' grandparents for help with childcare. One set lives hours away, and the other is not in great health.

Many working parents lack access to family support for childcare due to health and distance-related issues.

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.
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#childcare-costs

I can't afford a babysitter to watch my kids while I work. I rely on their grandmother and my partner for childcare.

Babysitting costs have significantly increased, often surpassing the hourly wage of working parents.

'The money goes straight from my account into childcare bills' - working parents want more help in Budget

Childcare costs remain a significant burden for working parents despite some reductions as children grow older.

I spent nearly $60,000 when 2 of my kids were in full-time childcare. We delayed having a 3rd child because we couldn't afford it.

Childcare is a significant financial investment for working parents, but many find it worthwhile for family balance and individual career aspirations.

I can't afford a babysitter to watch my kids while I work. I rely on their grandmother and my partner for childcare.

Babysitting costs have significantly increased, often surpassing the hourly wage of working parents.

'The money goes straight from my account into childcare bills' - working parents want more help in Budget

Childcare costs remain a significant burden for working parents despite some reductions as children grow older.

I spent nearly $60,000 when 2 of my kids were in full-time childcare. We delayed having a 3rd child because we couldn't afford it.

Childcare is a significant financial investment for working parents, but many find it worthwhile for family balance and individual career aspirations.
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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.

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.

Parental Leave Is Broken | The Walrus

Expectations on working parents
Disparities in parental leave uptake

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.

Pricey camps. Family favors. Early dashes from work. How do parents survive summer?

Summer childcare planning is a costly and stressful ordeal for working parents, exacerbated by high demand and limited affordable options.
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Number of children in poverty with working parents rose by 1,300 a week over decade'

Rising child poverty in UK despite working parents.
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