BANGKOK (AP) — How do you persuade a population to have more babies after generations of limiting families to just one? A decade after ending China’s longtime one-child policy, the country’s authorities are pushing a range of ideas and policies to try to encourage more births — tactics that range from cash subsidies to taxing…
As child care costs soar, many Americans today find themselves paying more for a caregiver than they do for their monthly rent, according to a new analysis. Child care costs for parents with two kids exceed rental costs in 85 of the country’s largest metro areas, personal finance site LendingTree found. In Omaha, Neb., Milwaukee, Wis.,…
As parents to a one- and three-year-olds, Dr. Yeni Abraham and husband Dele could use a good night’s sleep. But one thing in particular keeps them up at night: The cost of child care. According to Yeni, it costs them $100 more than their mortgage. “It’s just insane,” she said. Dr. Yeni Abraham and her…
Parents in New Mexico will no longer have to pay for child care starting next week, regardless of their income, making the Land of Enchantment the first state in the nation to offer free universal child care. New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who championed the new initiative, told CBS News it would save families…
AMES – While many caregivers know how challenging it can be to get kids to eat vegetables — especially the green ones — they also understand how vital it is. Introducing fruits and vegetables early and often is key to helping children develop lifelong healthy eating habits. “Community support is important for raising healthy, independent…
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