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Mamdani, Hochul making another joint announcement amid universal child care push
3+ hour, 4+ min ago (288+ words) New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul are appearing together Thursday for the second time in three days as they build on their universal childcare agenda. Earlier in the week, Mamdani and Hochul announced the first four…...
Right-wing influencers descend on day cares across the U.S. after Minnesota fraud claims
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (1693+ words) A social media frenzy that began in Minnesota over allegations of day care fraud has rippled into at least seven other states over the past week, as conservative journalists and right-wing influencers have embraced the idea that they should investigate…...
I'm a professional nanny: Here are 5 things I never do when hiring a babysitter
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (508+ words) As the thrilling " and frankly, triggering " series of events unfold, we learn that another mom, played by Dakota Fanning, made critical mistakes in vetting her nanny that may have led to the disappearance of her son's friend. Mentally reviewing communications…...
Retirement to role models: New York grandpas mentor young boys without father figures
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (271+ words) Two grandpas from New York are stepping up for young boys in their community who may not have a father figure in their lives. Frank Williams and Jim Isenberg saw a gap " and decided to fill it. Isenberg, who works…...
New Mexico to become the first state to offer free universal child care
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (432+ words) New Mexico will become the first state in the country to begin offering free universal child care, Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced. The move amounts to an expansion of an existing program that went into effect three years earlier…...
When is 'Bring Your Child to Work Day'? What to know about the annual event
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (232+ words) When is the annual event and how did it get its start? Bring a Kid'to Work Day is an annual event held on the 4th Thursday of April meant to give kids a glimpse into the working world. This year's'event will…...