Childcare & Early Education

Childcare & Early Education Realistic & Fair Wages

November 25, 2015

Thanksgiving is around the corner. Today my two-and-half-year-old came home from his day care with a thankful turkey. Thankful turkey, you know, the classic construction paper turkey lists what children are thankful for. We had this conversation. “Mama, look at my turkey!” “Wow! And what’s this?” “...

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To-wen Tseng

Childcare & Early Education MomsVote

November 24, 2015

‘Tis the season for turkey, mashed potatoes, and awkward political conversation at the Thanksgiving dinner table. Bringing up the presidential campaign might provoke more angry stares than helping yourself to the last slice of pie. But here’s a conversation worth having: Last Friday, Republican...

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Renée Coe

Childcare & Early Education

November 23, 2015

When I was a kid I loved making handprint turkeys for Thanksgiving. Ever since my son was born, I've looked forward to craft projects that I'll be able to do with him for the holidays. The problem is, I'm not much of a "Pinterest Mom" - in fact, I relate more to the Pinterest Fails of the world. My...

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Donna Hoffman Cullinan

Childcare & Early Education

November 3, 2015

La próxima ronda de debates presidenciales está a la vuelta de la esquina y es importante que le digamos a todos los candidatos por qué es importante contar con atención infantil de alta calidad a un precio que podamos pagar. El jueves, 5 de noviembre, NWLC (el centro nacional de derechos de...

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Helen Blank

Childcare & Early Education MomsVote

November 2, 2015

The next round of presidential debates are just around the corner, and it’s critical that the candidates hear from all of us about the importance of high quality, affordable child care. On Thursday , November 5 , NWLC and MomsRising are teaming up for a Twitter storm to let the candidates know:...

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Helen Blank

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

October 27, 2015

My youngest child just turned 12, but I can still remember how hard it was when my children were babies: the lack of sleep, the colicky evenings, the diaper blow-outs, the meals eaten with one hand, the worry when they ran a fever. But I never had to worry about whether we’d have a place to sleep...

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Elizabeth Lower-Basch

Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Health Care Paid Family Leave Paid Sick Days Politics & Policy Realistic & Fair Wages

October 26, 2015

Tomorrow I will be giving a speech about the state of working women. The event, which is sponsored by the National Women's Law Center, takes a look at both the progress we have made and what is left to be done to ensure women have equality in the workplace and our daily lives. Here are some...

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Liz Shuler

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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