Single moms who chose to quit their jobs have to navigate child care, health insurance and financial concerns largely on their own. But some have also found a sense of relief.
Category: Children and Childhood
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Dads in Government Create the Congressional Dads Caucus
Male politicians who are parents of young children wearing their fatherhood on their sleeves and their babies on their chests.
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Dads in Government Create the Congressional Dads Caucus
Male politicians who are parents of young children wearing their fatherhood on their sleeves and their babies on their chests.
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How to Create a Playroom That Appeals to Children and Adults
Thanks to an awareness that design affects children’s development, playrooms are no longer ‘the worst room in the house.’ You may even want to hang out there.
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How Parenting Today Is Different, and Harder
In many ways, it’s more demanding than before. But according to a new survey, parents feel pressure to be more emotionally hands-on.
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When Private Equity Came for the Toddler Gyms
The same playbook that has notched high returns acquiring things like foreclosed homes and highway rest stops is being tested by a family-oriented franchise.
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‘Close’ Director Lukas Dhont: Film’s Master Storyteller of Youth
At 31, Lukas Dhont already has two art-house hits to his name. The Belgian director’s latest film, “Close,” shows his skill at eliciting intense performances from young actors.
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Lloyd Morrisett, a Founder of ‘Sesame Street,’ Dies at 93
His observations about his 3-year-old daughter’s viewing habits led him to join Joan Ganz Cooney in creating a program that revolutionized children’s television.
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A Dilemma for Governments: How to Pay for Million-Dollar Therapies
A wave of transformative but hugely expensive treatments is challenging the budgets of health systems in wealthy nations. Now countries with far fewer resources are wrestling with how to cover the therapies.
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A New Way to Hand-Me-Down
To help reduce clothing waste, two mothers in San Antonio started a small business reselling used children’s clothes.
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Their Children Are Their Retirement Plans
The offspring of many East Asian immigrants are raised to support their elders in their later years. That gives a segment of Americans challenges others don’t face.
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‘Jam Van’ Dares to Ask: What if Family Road Trips Were Actually Fun?
A new travel series featuring a diverse array of beloved musical artists uses original tunes to help children navigate the world.