Childcare & Early Education

October 23, 2015

In the midst of mothering a toddler, I see my life in pre-baby and post-baby. Pre-baby me had a lot of ideas about early learning. And given that I worked in the field, I had a lot of ideas about what my childcare situation would look like. Sure I knew that childcare costs an arm and a leg. Study...

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Lauren Hipp

Childcare & Early Education

October 23, 2015

I’m tired of hearing the questions. “What are you all waiting for? If you want two kids, you should probably get started soon…” or “Why are you even thinking about it?! You’re so young - enjoy the time you have together now,” and my personal favorite “Don’t be worried, you two will make great...

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Jeannina Perez

Childcare & Early Education Family Economic Security Politics & Policy

October 20, 2015

Unpredictable work schedules for hourly, low wage workers are on the rise in the US. These last minute, just-in-time schedules have a disproportionatel impact women workers and their families. On Wednesday, October 21 California Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez, Charing an Assembly Select Committee...

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Jenya Cassidy

Blog Carnivals Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget

October 20, 2015

As the economic challenges facing today’s students gain national political attention, it is critical to focus on a growing proportion of our student population – student parents. Indeed, the numbers may surprise you: approximately one quarter of today’s students have children , and fifty percent of...

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Konrad Mugglestone

Childcare & Early Education Environmental Health Food! Politics & Policy

October 15, 2015

When I was a kid, I didn’t know when companies were trying to sell me something. I’m not unique; most kids don’t understand the intent of advertising. But marketing for unhealthy items – sugary drinks, chips, candy, fast food – can get kids to beg their parents or caregivers for those treats. Then...

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Sabrina Adler

Childcare & Early Education

October 9, 2015

Like many moms with children in middle and high school, I can remember when recess and gym class were an everyday part of kids’ lives. I grew up with daily games of kickball, ultimate Frisbee or volleyball, laps around an asphalt track ringing a football field and gym clothes crammed into a locker...

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Jodi Grant

Childcare & Early Education

September 18, 2015

Self-care is not about adding something to your to-do list, it’s about cultivating a kinder, gentler relationship with yourself . Renee Trudeau Our family is navigating some big transitions this month (who’s not, right now?!). As I shift into allowing myself to take life hour by hour, as needed, I...

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Renee Trudeau

Childcare & Early Education

September 15, 2015

The marbled halls of Congress see a lot of lobbyists in pin stripes. You know what they haven’t seen? A giant family relay race packed with kids and aimed straight for the Capitol, all to support affordable, high quality early learning and childcare! Will you help fill the U.S. Capitol with moms...

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Lauren Hipp

Childcare & Early Education

September 3, 2015

It’s the dog days of summer and the kids are getting restless. MomsRising to the rescue! We have an easy and powerful end of summer activity for the kids. It’s simple: just ask your kids, grandkids, and pint sized charges to color encouraging messages that support affordable, high quality early...

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Lauren Hipp

Childcare & Early Education MomsRising Near You

September 3, 2015

Calling all Sacramento MomsRising Members! Bring the kiddos and come connect with MomsRising as we munch on bagels and coffee and chat about early learning and healthy foods in California and beyond. Later this month we will be reminding our Washington, DC leaders that quality and affordable early...

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