Grandparents are a cornerstone of early child care in the U.S. The circumstances vary from family to family. But the challenges families face and the gratitude they feel are remarkably similar.
Grandparent Films: Sharing Child Care Between Generations
1 in 4 children under 5 are cared for by grandparents while their parents work or go to school. Meet 3 families who are sharing the care.
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Teachers Report an Increasing Lack of School Readiness. Why?
Pandemic babies are now entering school. Here's how various factors, beyond just the pandemic, have affected early learning and school readiness.
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How America’s Child Care Crisis Impacts Parents
The child care crisis impacts families across the nation with long waitlists, skyrocketing costs, and the pervasive issue of child care deserts.
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