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fromThe Oaklandside
14 hours ago

More 4-year-olds are in publicly funded preschool than ever - in Oakland and across the state

California has achieved a significant increase in transitional kindergarten enrollment, with 62% of 4-year-olds participating in publicly funded early childhood programs, a rise from 42% in 2019-2020. However, access remains uneven, as nearly 40% of eligible children are still not enrolled, indicating a need for increased awareness and support for families.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Washington Post
2 hours ago

What parents need to know about 'Normal,' 'Margo's Got Money Troubles' and more

Normal showcases extreme violence, including characters being stabbed, shot, and subjected to graphic injuries, alongside strong language and themes of parental abuse and suicide.
Humor
NYC parents
fromFortune
2 hours ago

If the economy feels even worse for you than inflation data is showing, that might be because childcare isn't deemed a 'necessity' | Fortune

Inflation has risen to 3.3%, driven by commodity prices, particularly gasoline, affecting household affordability and economic perceptions.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
16 hours ago

California's ongoing drop in public school enrollment is steepest in LAUSD and L.A. County

Los Angeles County schools face significant enrollment declines, reflecting a broader national trend influenced by various socio-economic factors.
#parenting
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
20 hours ago

My Kids Were Having a Great Time at My Brother's House. Then We Learned What They Were Doing There.

An 8-year-old and a 10-year-old playing unsupervised in a front yard is considered acceptable by some parents.
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago
Parenting

I Found a Free Way for My Son to Get Something a Lot of People Wish They Had Later in Life. He Refuses.

Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

My Wife Is Struggling With a Very Basic Part of Parenting. I Can't Keep Swooping In to Save Her!

Managing emotional responses in parenting is crucial for effective problem-solving with young children.
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago
Parenting

Too Much Advice Is Making Us Worse at Parenting

Excessive expert advice can heighten parental anxiety and shift parenting from a relationship to a project.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
20 hours ago

My Kids Were Having a Great Time at My Brother's House. Then We Learned What They Were Doing There.

An 8-year-old and a 10-year-old playing unsupervised in a front yard is considered acceptable by some parents.
Pets
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

We Love Taking Our Babies to the Playground. Only One of Them Is Welcome.

Dogs are not allowed in the playground, and some children may be afraid of them, regardless of their behavior.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

I Found a Free Way for My Son to Get Something a Lot of People Wish They Had Later in Life. He Refuses.

Helping a teenager manage braces and acne requires sensitivity and practical solutions, including potential dermatology treatments alongside orthodontic care.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

My Wife Is Struggling With a Very Basic Part of Parenting. I Can't Keep Swooping In to Save Her!

Managing emotional responses in parenting is crucial for effective problem-solving with young children.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 hours ago

Do less, ask for more: How to make life easier as a working parent

Transitioning back to work after parental leave is challenging, but proactive planning and communication with employers can ease the process.
Public health
fromAxios
1 day ago

Finish Line: The quiet rise of "prescribing connection"

Social prescribing addresses health crises and broader issues like social isolation through diverse community programs and activities.
fromApaonline
1 day ago

What Do We Really Know About "Obesity"?

Gould's findings were consistent with previous conjectures, where the apparent lower lung function of Black people was part of a justification for enslavement.
Philosophy
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Hundreds of affordable housing units funded by new L.A. County agency

L.A. County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency approved over $100 million for affordable housing, aiming to simplify funding and expedite construction.
#new-york-city
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
1 day ago

Opinion: Don't Let a Proven Housing Preservation Tool Slip Through the Cracks

New York City must reform the J-51 program to preserve affordable housing and address the housing crisis effectively.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Expert Analysis | Creating housing from public library and city-owneddevelopment rights | amNewYork

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin advocates for proactive land use planning to address housing and affordability issues.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
1 day ago

Opinion: Don't Let a Proven Housing Preservation Tool Slip Through the Cracks

New York City must reform the J-51 program to preserve affordable housing and address the housing crisis effectively.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Expert Analysis | Creating housing from public library and city-owneddevelopment rights | amNewYork

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin advocates for proactive land use planning to address housing and affordability issues.
#homelessness
fromCity Limits
6 days ago
NYC parents

Report Finds Homeless Students Miss More School, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

How I overcame homelessness to help others

Darren Skeete, a former rough sleeper and addict, now helps others facing similar challenges in west London through a council service.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

Opinion: Shelter Decisions That Ignore School Stability Are Harming NYC's Children

Displacing families from shelters disrupts children's education and stability, leading to immediate academic consequences and long-term developmental issues.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

In L.A. County, many homeless people enter shelters, only to end up back on the streets

Many homeless individuals are evicted from interim housing despite significant taxpayer investment in shelter programs.
Pets
fromLady Freethinker
6 days ago

People More Likely to Stay at Homeless Shelters if Their Beloved Pets Are Allowed, New Study Finds

Companion animals are crucial for unhoused individuals, and programs allowing pets in shelters significantly improve access to housing and support.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
6 days ago

Report Finds Homeless Students Miss More School, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Over half of students in the shelter system were chronically absent, highlighting the need for increased support from city and state authorities.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Chain reaction: A framework for America's housing and retirement crises

The American Dream faces challenges in homeownership due to affordability, inventory issues, and systemic policy failures.
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

My Child Has Autism: How Do I Know the Program Is Working?

If the application of behavioral techniques does not produce large enough effects for practical value, then the application has failed. Practical value is whatever you define as meaningful for your child's life.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

How Community-Based Healthcare Builds Engagement

Most people leave doctor visits with prescriptions, but still feel unsure—instructions make sense, but no one asks about their life. In contrast, when a provider knows your name, remembers your story, and explains care in a way that fits you, the experience feels different—and that difference matters.
Healthcare
Relationships
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Single Mom Gets Relationship and Financial Advice, and the Two Are Related

Shayna needs to address her financial situation and combine finances with her partner before the baby arrives.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
3 days ago

When Teachers Can't Afford to Live in the Bay Area, Districts Get Into the Housing Game | KQED

Companies and school districts are addressing housing shortages to retain employees and attract talent.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

New report shows affirming adults are critical to the success of LGBTQ+ students - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ students face challenges but find community support, with positive outcomes linked to inclusive policies and supportive educators.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 hours ago

Suffolk health checks: The new school gate conversation - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK medical landscape has moved dramatically in the last twelve months, showing a clear move away from fad diets and toward regulated, injectable treatments. This shift is not staying local; it's already visible across London clinics and private healthcare providers, where demand has accelerated sharply over the past year.
Medicine
Social justice
fromThe Nation
4 hours ago

How Working People Are the Canaries in the Coal Mine

Politicians are addressing the affordability crisis, but many working individuals feel neglected and question the timing of this attention.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
23 hours ago

Reminder: That 'Bad Kid' You're Judging Could Very Well Be Autistic

Judgmental societal norms create pressure on autistic individuals and their caregivers, leading to feelings of inadequacy and misunderstanding.
Education
fromwww.independent.co.uk
21 hours ago

Birth rate warning issued as applications for primary school places decline

London has seen a 3.5% decrease in primary school applications due to declining birth rates and families relocating.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 day ago

Students Earning Credentials at Younger Ages

"This year's increase in undergraduate credential attainment isn't just about more completions-it's also about timing. More students are earning certificates and degrees earlier and that shift reflects how postsecondary pathways are changing and starting sooner than they once did."
Higher education
#child-care
fromForbes
1 day ago
Public health

The Child Care Opportunity: How Companies Can Save $70 Billion Annually

fromChalkbeat
1 week ago
New York City

Mamdani launches new child care provider permit site one week after family search site, hoping to speed both center openings and enrollment

fromGothamist
1 week ago
NYC parents

Most of Mamdani's free child care for 2-year-olds will last all day and through summer

Public health
fromForbes
1 day ago

The Child Care Opportunity: How Companies Can Save $70 Billion Annually

Child care disruptions cost companies $70 billion annually, impacting workforce participation and productivity significantly.
New York City
fromChalkbeat
1 week ago

Mamdani launches new child care provider permit site one week after family search site, hoping to speed both center openings and enrollment

A new centralized permitting tool for child care providers in NYC aims to simplify the application process and expand access to care.
New York City
fromChalkbeat
2 weeks ago

NYC launches 'Child Care Hub,' a comprehensive one-stop search tool for families

NYC launches a comprehensive Child Care Hub, providing families with access to over 10,000 child care options and essential information.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Most of Mamdani's free child care for 2-year-olds will last all day and through summer

New York City will offer free full-day child care for 2-year-olds, addressing the needs of working parents with extended hours year-round.
New York City
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Mamdani's outrageous child-care boondoggle shows who comes first in NYC

Mamdani's 'free' child-care center costs taxpayers $10 million to renovate and $2.3 million annually, serving only 40 children.
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
1 week ago

NYC's new 2-K program will run 10 hours a day, year-round, Mamdani says

Mayor Mamdani's new 2-K program offers free, full-day child care for 2-year-olds, addressing the needs of working families in NYC.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

English councils need to hire 1,400 more educational psychologists, says report

Councils in England need 1,400 more educational psychologists to meet rising demand for special needs support, costing an estimated £140 million.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Your Child Isn't the Problem. Their School Report Might Be.

ODD is often misdiagnosed in Black and brown children due to bias in school reports, leading to harmful consequences for their behavior and mental health.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

The people who grew up in houses where money was tight but the table was always set properly, the shoes always clean, and guests always fed before family - they didn't learn class from wealth, they inherited it from someone who refused to let scarcity become an excuse - Silicon Canals

Class and dignity are intertwined, with true self-respect stemming from resilience in hardship rather than wealth.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
21 hours ago

LGBTQ+ youth say prisons and policing fail hate crime victims. Now what?

Communities are urged to adopt non-punitive, community-based solutions to address violence, particularly for marginalized groups like LGBTQ+ individuals.
Education
fromChalkbeat
2 days ago

A 'classroom-to-career' blueprint? A South Bronx middle school is getting tweens focused on job readiness

Seventh graders from South Bronx Academy proposed a successful bill on consent in photography, showcasing their advocacy and career aspirations in law.
Education
fromPadailypost
1 day ago

Advanced math advocate jumps into school board race

John Craig is considering a run for the Palo Alto Unified School District board, advocating for Multivariable Calculus in schools.
Social justice
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Majority of carers don't receive dementia training when first looking after elderly

Over half of adult social care staff start without dementia training, raising concerns about care quality for vulnerable adults.
Public health
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Public Health Needs to Get Off the Laptop and Into the Streets

Transformational experiences in South Africa with TAC emphasized the importance of community engagement and effective communication in health education.
fromScary Mommy
2 days ago

OK, So Everybody's Struggling To Pay For Their Kids' Extracurriculars, Right?

The original poster (OP) wrote, 'My second child is starting high school next year and is hell-bent on joining the marching band. I was in marching band myself when I was in high school and I wasn't against her joining. The discipline would be good for her. Then I found out how much it costs.'
Parenting
Public health
fromFortune
6 days ago

'Babies become sitting ducks': Babies too young for vaccines remain vulnerable in measles 'hotbed' communities | Fortune

Vaccination rates are declining, increasing vulnerability of infants to measles outbreaks, which require herd immunity for protection.
Education
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Using Human Kindness as a Shield Against School Violence

Billions are wasted on ineffective security measures for schools instead of investing in mental health resources and social support systems.
#mental-health
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 days ago
Social justice

San Jose faces legal heat over mental health crisis calls - San Jose Spotlight

Civil rights organizations are pressuring San Jose to improve mental health emergency response by diverting calls from police to crisis teams.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Opinion: Fulfilling New York's Legal and Moral Obligation to Support Children's Behavioral Health

Children in New York's poorest areas face severe mental health care shortages, leading to increased risks of hospitalization and incarceration.
Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 days ago

San Jose faces legal heat over mental health crisis calls - San Jose Spotlight

Civil rights organizations are pressuring San Jose to improve mental health emergency response by diverting calls from police to crisis teams.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Opinion: Fulfilling New York's Legal and Moral Obligation to Support Children's Behavioral Health

Children in New York's poorest areas face severe mental health care shortages, leading to increased risks of hospitalization and incarceration.
Parenting
fromFortune
4 days ago

'Almost unmanageable': Raising a child in the U.S. now costs more than $300,000 | Fortune

Raising a child in the U.S. costs an average of $303,418 over 18 years, with significant state-to-state variations.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

In Defense of "Gentle Parenting"

Gentle parenting faces criticism for being perceived as passive, while authoritative parenting is recognized as the most effective approach.
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
1 week ago

NYC's homeless students continue to struggle at school. Advocates want more funding and coordination.

Many children in NYC's homeless shelters struggle to enroll in school, leading to chronic absenteeism and academic setbacks.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

New Preschool for All Data Challenges Idea That Wealthy People Are Fleeing County

Multnomah County's Preschool for All tax saw high-income filers increase 14 percent in 2024 after declining in 2022-2023, suggesting the program is not driving wealthy residents away.
Parenting
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

When my daughter was born disabled, I had a hard time finding a Mom group that felt right for us

Building a support system is crucial for new mothers, especially when facing unexpected challenges like a child's disabilities.
#childcare
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
San Francisco

Most SF Families Qualify for the City's Free Subsidized Child Care, But Few Know About It

fromsfist.com
2 months ago
San Francisco

Most SF Families Qualify for the City's Free Subsidized Child Care, But Few Know About It

#early-childhood-education
New York City
fromGothamist
1 month ago

These NYC ZIP codes will get more free child care seats for 3-year-olds, Mamdani says

New York City is adding 1,000 free preschool seats for 3-year-olds across 56 ZIP codes to reduce waitlists and ensure children attend nearby facilities.
New York City
fromGothamist
1 month ago

These NYC ZIP codes will get more free child care seats for 3-year-olds, Mamdani says

New York City is adding 1,000 free preschool seats for 3-year-olds across 56 ZIP codes to reduce waitlists and ensure children attend nearby facilities.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Here's why SF's subsidized child care program could have negative impact on some preschools

San Francisco expanded subsidized childcare eligibility to higher-income families to retain families, funded by Proposition C and raising qualifying thresholds significantly.
#universal-child-care
#immigration-enforcement
fromKqed
2 months ago
California

Child Care in California Was Already Hard to Find - the Immigration Crackdown Has Made It Worse | KQED

fromKqed
2 months ago
California

Child Care in California Was Already Hard to Find - the Immigration Crackdown Has Made It Worse | KQED

Parenting
Research indicates today's children are more empathetic and less narcissistic than previous generations, contradicting widespread public perception of declining youth mental health and resilience.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

A Near Impossible Trajectory for the Kid in the Shelter

A child in a shelter recognizes by age ten that parental addiction and mental illness, combined with institutional poverty, create systemic barriers to escaping generational hardship.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Free childcare for two thousand two-year-olds coming to priority neighborhoods this fall | amNewYork

Mayor Zohran Mamdani launches first phase of 2K program providing free full-day child care to 2,000 toddlers in high-need neighborhoods across Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens starting fall.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Supporting Youth at Risk With Empathic Intervision

Empathic intervision in youth support groups cultivates integrative empathy, building resilience, belonging, and agency through structured dialogue, deep listening, and practical empathic skills.
NYC parents
fromFortune
1 month ago

Here's why childcare is getting more unaffordable and forcing families to make 'heartbreaking choices' | Fortune

Childcare providers face surging costs in insurance, rent, and wages while public funding declines, forcing difficult choices between business viability and affordability for families.
Education
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-Ed | Universal childcare is NYC's next big leap but literacy must be the system's heart amNewYork

Universal childcare must integrate early literacy as central to child development to improve socioeconomic mobility and address affordability and inequality.
#period-poverty
NYC parents
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Letters: Meeting needs of mothers helps care for children

Meeting mothers' basic needs for menstrual products and diapers is essential for supporting child development and family stability, while automated license plate readers create risks for innocent drivers.
NYC parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Letters: Meeting needs of mothers helps care for children

Basic sanitary products for mothers and diapers for children should be universally accessible as fundamental human rights, requiring policy changes to provide free menstrual products and permanent publicly funded diaper banks.
NYC parents
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Letters: Meeting needs of mothers helps care for children

Meeting mothers' basic needs for menstrual products and diapers is essential for supporting child development and family stability, while automated license plate readers create risks for innocent drivers.
NYC parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Letters: Meeting needs of mothers helps care for children

Basic sanitary products for mothers and diapers for children should be universally accessible as fundamental human rights, requiring policy changes to provide free menstrual products and permanent publicly funded diaper banks.
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