/tags/childcare childcare en-US WLRN Mon, 30 Aug 2021 22:26:32 GMT /2021-08-30/schools-get-green-light-on-mask-mandates-childcare-and-living-with-hiv-during-the-pandemic Florida schools get the green light on mask mandates. Daycare in the time of COVID. Plus, a study at the University of Miami examines the daily lives of Black women who are living with HIV and how the pandemic has reshaped their lives. Mon, 30 Aug 2021 22:26:32 GMT /2021-08-30/schools-get-green-light-on-mask-mandates-childcare-and-living-with-hiv-during-the-pandemic Leslie Ovalle Atkinson /npr-breaking-news/2021-08-12/daycare-is-costly-in-the-u-s-so-is-bidens-plan-to-fix-it In the pandemic, child care has gotten the attention of policymakers like never before, and billions of dollars in emergency funds have stabilized the industry. Biden wants more. Thu, 12 Aug 2021 14:45:27 GMT /npr-breaking-news/2021-08-12/daycare-is-costly-in-the-u-s-so-is-bidens-plan-to-fix-it Andrea Hsu /2018-05-10/fec-says-that-candidates-can-use-campaign-funds-for-child-care The unanimous decision comes as a record number of women run for the U.S. House — and motherhood takes on an increasingly visible role in politics. Thu, 10 May 2018 18:26:00 GMT /2018-05-10/fec-says-that-candidates-can-use-campaign-funds-for-child-care Danielle Kurtzleben /2017-04-25/eat-sleep-repeat-how-kids-daily-routines-can-help-prevent-obesity A new study finds that preschool-age children who didn't have a set sleep routine were more likely to be overweight by the time they hit the preteen years. Tue, 25 Apr 2017 11:00:00 GMT /2017-04-25/eat-sleep-repeat-how-kids-daily-routines-can-help-prevent-obesity Allison Aubrey /2017-01-03/child-care-scarcity-has-very-real-consequences-for-working-families In much of the U.S., demand for licensed infant care outstrips supply. Parents face lengthy waitlists, hefty waitlist fees, and few good options when returning to work after the birth of a baby. Tue, 03 Jan 2017 12:00:00 GMT /2017-01-03/child-care-scarcity-has-very-real-consequences-for-working-families Jessica Deahl /2016-10-26/poll-cost-of-child-care-causes-financial-stress-for-many-families The most common challenge parents face when looking for child care is the high cost. At an average cost of $10,000 a year, infant child care rivals a year's tuition at a state college or university. Wed, 26 Oct 2016 08:35:00 GMT /2016-10-26/poll-cost-of-child-care-causes-financial-stress-for-many-families Patti Neighmond /education/2016-03-28/for-working-parents-spring-break-is-no-vacation Both Wanda Gomez’s sons thought the warm weather made it clear where they needed to spend a balmy afternoon last week.“They said, today’s a pool day, but… Mon, 28 Mar 2016 14:14:12 GMT /education/2016-03-28/for-working-parents-spring-break-is-no-vacation rowan moore gerety