#childcare-challenges

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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 weeks ago

Berkeley preschools are closing or shedding staff as transitional kindergarten grows

The Berkeley School, which has served children for over 60 years, has experienced a significant drop in enrollment, falling from around 80 children to about 55 this year. With projections indicating that fewer than 30 children will enroll next year, the school has decided to close its early childhood center by the end of July.
Education
Public health
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Children with life-threatening food allergies 'forgotten', parents tell TDs

Ireland's healthcare system fails to adequately diagnose, support, and treat food allergies, forcing families to seek treatment abroad and manage life-threatening conditions without specialist care.
fromFortune
10 months ago

The work from home gender gap is wider than ever as women continue to resist RTO efforts

"If I had a traditional 9-to-5 or 8:30-to-5:30 job and I had to be in the office, it wouldn't be possible. I'd be paying for before-school care. I'd be paying for after-school care. It just wouldn't logistically work," she told Fortune.
Women
Parenting
fromThe New Yorker
11 months ago

Day-Care-Parent Small Talk, Translated

Parenting logistics at day care often reveal insecurities and social anxieties among parents during drop-off and pick-up interactions.
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