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States where you can get unemployment to be a stay-at-home mom
5+ hour, 34+ min ago (593+ words) Mar 09, 2026 at 09:45 AM EDT Mar 09, 2026 at 09:46 AM EDT Unemployment insurance'isn't'for parents who decide to leave their job to stay home with their child,'but'several states allow parents who can no longer work because of child care problems to potentially collect…...
US state becomes first to offer no-cost universal child care
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (327+ words) New Mexico will become the first U.S. state to guarantee no-cost universal child care beginning later this year. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department said the policy will save families an average of…...
Gen Zer gets contract from babysitter, no one can believe the rules—or pay
6+ mon, 2+ day ago (576+ words) A young mother from Indiana has shared her shock after reaching out to a daycare provider who sent her a written contract, she described as "unprofessional." The 22-year-old mom from Salem, Indiana, who asked to remain anonymous, said she initially…...
Woman puzzled by college babysitting job for years—until she has kids
6+ mon, 5+ day ago (403+ words) A mom who once thought her "crazy" babysitting job as a student was oddly simple now realizes just how valuable it truly was. Brittany Berman (@serenityandshui) took to Threads to share her moment of reflection, where it quickly resonated with…...
Golden retriever demands owners check on baby, tears over what they capture
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (492+ words) A video of a golden retriever being filmed carefully watching over his baby brother has racked up over 664,000 views on TikTok. The footage shows 1-year-old Winston standing in the hallway, looking back at his owner to make sure she is…...
Baby prepped for first daycare session, dog knows how to comfort her
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (436+ words) A goldendoodle from Maryland has melted hearts online by giving his favorite toy to his little sister before daycare. Mom Kelly Madsen posted a reel on Instagram dedicated to the family dog, Bentley (@minidoodlebentley), as he gave little Rachel his…...
Owner worried about sending dog to day care—unprepared for pics she receives
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (398+ words) A dog owner's nerves about their puppy's first day at day care quickly turned to delight, after receiving pictures that showed the canine having the time of his life'images that have since warmed the hearts of viewers on Reddit, too....
Owner hopes dog enjoys daycare—unprepared for pics, report she receives
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (406+ words) For many dog owners, leaving their pet at doggy daycare for the first time can stir a range of emotions'from anxiety to excitement. But for one woman, any nerves quickly faded after receiving a heartwarming update on her dachshund's first…...
Mom drops son at daycare, hours later gets email that has her "scared"
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (441+ words) When a mom received an email from her son's daycare informing her about something that had happened that day, she initially feared the worst. "When I got the email I got a little scared," Lizeth Alvarado from Escondido, California, told…...
Owner sends puppy to doggy day care to "socialize," then checks the camera
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (356+ words) A dog owner who wanted to help her puppy socialize, sent him to day care to be with other pups. When she checked the camera, she realized her plan didn't work. In a viral Instagram video shared in May under…...