Childcare & Early Education

January 18, 2018

I just returned from maternity leave after spending 4 months at home with my happy and healthy second child, only to read that California ranks third in the country for most unaffordable infant care! [1] To put it clearly, I’d spend less if I went back to college for a second degree compared to...

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Donna Hoffman Cullinan

Childcare & Early Education Social & Emotional Development

January 18, 2018

Every parent wants to raise a kid with a conscience -- someone who'll do the right thing even when no one is watching. But when the road to online integrity is riddled with cyberbullying , cell phone cheating , sexting , and other risks, trusting your kid to be conscientious feels like a leap of...

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Caroline Knorr

Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Health Care Politics & Policy

January 12, 2018

It is a national disgrace that children are the poorest Americans. The Children’s Defense Fund’s new report The State of America’s Children® 2017 details the immoral, costly and preventable poverty, homelessness, hunger, health problems, poor education and violence plaguing children who are America...

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Marian Wright Edelman

Childcare & Early Education Social & Emotional Development

January 11, 2018

A first time drop off to childcare or preschool can be rough on kids, parents, caregivers, and educators. Let’s talk about it! Get the latest tips on surviving childcare drop off with early childhood mental health specialist and founder of Stop Parenting Alone , Lina Acosta Sandaal, live on the...

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Jeannina Perez

Childcare & Early Education Social & Emotional Development

January 10, 2018

Fake news has gotten a lot of attention . Even the term has earned several definitions. The quantity and types of news sources in the digital age have made it more challenging to determine what's real and what's fake. Reputable news outlets adhere to a code of ethical standards that ensures that...

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Caroline Knorr

Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget

January 5, 2018

Home for the holidays. For many people that’s a happy phrase, just as for many Americans the last few weeks included welcomed vacations and celebrations – a time of plenty, gratitude, and family that marked the joyous holiday season. But “home for the holidays” is an empty promise for thousands of...

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Marian Wright Edelman

Childcare & Early Education

January 4, 2018

If there's one thing nearly every parent wants to get better at, it's staying ahead of their kids when it comes to media and technology. From crazy YouTube videos to marathon Minecraft sessions to sexy selfies , kids are constantly testing the limits (and our patience) with new stuff they want to...

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Caroline Knorr

Childcare & Early Education Social & Emotional Development

December 29, 2017

Welcome to final chapter of #MomsReading! In this series, we have explored multiple books and activities that parents and care providers can use to build a child’s social and emotional development no matter the season! Social-emotional skills support the success of children in school and in life!...

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Abbie Gately

Childcare & Early Education Social & Emotional Development

December 4, 2017

"Mommy, what's sexual harassment?" You were hoping that the daily news reports of famous and powerful men being accused of sexual misconduct would fly right past your kid's radar. But like other unfortunate events you've had to explain far before your kid was ready , the news -- especially bad news...

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Caroline Knorr

Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget Health Care

November 27, 2017

We hope you enjoyed time with family and friends this holiday week. Being around those we love helps us recharge — and reminds us who we're fighting for: our kids, friends, family, neighbors and communities. This holiday in particular stands out as a cutting reminder of how much work we still need...

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