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What does child care mean for your family? Do you rely on child care in order to be able to work? Have you struggled to find or afford child care? Have you experienced center or classroom closures or reduced hours? We need to hear from you. Even a few sentences can make a big difference. Lawmakers want and need to hear how their decisions impact those in their communities. Please share your experience now! Click below https://lnkd.in/dss73YTd?

It's becoming an increasingly controversial topic: should grandparents be expected to provide childcare for their grandchildren? Our CEO, Elisabeth Shaw, spoke with the ABC about how families can respectfully raise this topic. Some of her key pieces of advice included: 🤔 Being curious about grandparents' hopes and dreams and encouraging them to express them 💭 Talking as a family about your shared values ⏲️ Remembering that meaningful memories and connections aren't just created through regular and constant contact You can listen to the full interview below: https://lnkd.in/grdSegj2

From Today's Parent: ‘September is Baby Safety Month-Our Comprehensive Guide’ "To support your family during Baby Safety Month, we've created an informative guide that includes everything from effective babyproofing techniques to important emergency preparedness advice. We also curated a selection of products —from crib mattresses to bath accessories — that can make baby-proofing your home a cinch." Read More: bit.ly/3B7ZCLa #EarlyLearning #EarlyChildhood #TheChildrensMovement

🧠 DID YOU KNOW? In March 2022, 91% of families surveyed struggled to find affordable, quality child care (@RapidSurvey, 2022). Home-based care is often the best or only option available for families in rural areas and for families needing care during nontraditional hours, like evenings, nights, and weekends. This care is often the most familiar, flexible, convenient, personal, and affordable option for families. #childcare Check out our home-based child care fact sheet to learn more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dGWtxVMw

Knowing your worth means recognizing the immense value you bring to your team, families, and community. 💡 When you truly understand what you offer, you'll never settle for less than you deserve. Lead with confidence, set your standards high, and watch your child care business thrive. 🌟 #ChildCareGenius #ElissaWoodle #KnowYourWorth #ChildCareLeaders #BusinessGrowth

🔒 Childproofing Alert! 🏡 Ensure your home is a safe haven for your little ones by childproofing the areas where they play and spend time. Safety first! 👶✨ #Childproofing #HomeSafety #ParentingTips #ChildSafety #SafeHome #BabyProofing #ParentingHacks #KidsSafety #EarlyChildhood

Have your colleagues recently shared the exciting news that they are pregnant or expecting? Once you've finished celebrating with them, give them the best chance at preparing for a fulfilled and informed life as a parent-teacher... The MTPT Project's new webinar series, What to Expect as an Expectant Teacher, gives expectant mothers, fathers, adopters and non-birthing partners key information they need to make the right decisions for them and their families. You'll benefit from a happier, more empowered employee, making the sometimes uncertain period of expectancy and leave a lot smoother for you and your school, and increasing the likelihood of your valued colleagues returning to you instead of falling victim to the motherhood penalty in education. Simply forward our webinar link on to your colleagues, and let them do the rest: https://buff.ly/4e3dzJj

💚Child Safety Week June 3rd -June 9th 💚 👶 Sadly accidental injuries are the leading cause of death and disability in children. 🏠Most accidents at home happen in the living room but the most dangerous accidents happen in the kitchen. Mini First Aid Baby Proofing class, designed for parents and carers of babies over 6 months. We are already the experts in teaching you what to do should an emergency happen, now let us help you learn how to prevent those accidents happening in the first place! Accredited by the Global Alliance for Child Safety, Mini First Aid Baby Proofing is a 2-hour class which follows on perfectly from our multi-award winning baby and child Mini First Aid class for parents and carers. So tell us, what’s your biggest fear in the house when your little move starts to move? Here's what else you can do today👇 ✅Follow our friends @capt_charity where you will find oodles of fabulous safety advice. ✅Bookmark @minifirstaid podcast series - packed with super useful hints, tips and advice for keeping wee ones safe. Perfect for listening to when you are on the go. ✅If you haven’t done so already book onto one of our Baby Proofing classes at fife.minifirstaid.co.uk #childsafetyweek #childfirstaid #childsafety #babyproofing #babyfirstaid #babyfirstaidcourse

Nation wide the child care crisis is affecting everyone! Families, businesses and communities. Per Ready Nations De.2023 report, Arizona alone loses 4.7 billion dollars per year due to child care issues. We need more investment into early childhood from communities, businesses, state and federal levels so our families and economies can thrive!

Finding child care shouldn’t feel like competing in the Hunger Games, yet for many parents, that's the reality. With limited slots, high costs, and long waitlists, the struggle is real. Access to affordable, quality child care is essential for families and the workforce. Learn more about the challenges parents face. https://lnkd.in/giVuRjhT