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04/09/2024
Parenting is a rollercoaster ride filled with days that test your limits and moments you'll cherish forever. You never know what each day will hold, but at least you get to spend it with your children.
Comment below some of those memories with your kids that were hard in the moment, but you cherish looking back!
Childcare centers are not just a place for kids to grow, but also a haven for parents to connect, recharge, and build lasting friendships. They are also a great place for parents to ask questions and get support. Childcare workers strive to enrich children and help in their development. Don't be afraid to ask questions!
Traditionally, women have often taken on the primary caregiver role, handling tasks such as feeding, bathing, and emotional nurturing. This can lead to physical and mental exhaustion, limiting their opportunities for personal development, career advancement, and leisure time.
Help Me Grow North Texas provides resources, information, and referrals to families with young children to ensure that they receive the support and services they need to thrive. Help Me Grow North Texas is a wonderful resource for working moms and families. You can learn more about this program on their website at https://helpmegrownorthtexas.org/
04/05/2024
In a country that promotes work, you'd expect that many mothers wouldn't be forced into a situation where they can't work. However, that's exactly what's happening. Whether it's because of cost, location, or quality, childcare remains too expensive and hard to find.
With millions of men serving in the military during WWII, there was a massive demand for women to work in industries crucial for the war effort. During this time, childcare in America was free and of good quality. This shows us that affordable childcare is possible!
04/01/2024
Sadly, as much as moms deserve praise and compensation for their work, we don’t see this happening as much as it should. If affordable childcare was more readily available, there is more potential for moms to work jobs that allowed them to balance parenthood and work more easily.
This information is based on data published by U.S. Census Bureau in 2021. For more information about poverty as it relates to family structures, check out https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/statistical-briefing-book/population/faqs/qa01203
03/31/2024
Even though minimum wage is supposed to be the minimum wage to live comfortably, no one can afford to live off such a low sum of money. This is especially true for working mothers, who are statistically some of the most underpaid and overlooked workers. Simply put, being a working mother can be HARD.
Check out The National Low-Income Housing Coalition’s Out of Reach report to see how many hours of minimum wage working will get you a one-bedroom in your area:
https://nlihc.org/oor
03/30/2024
Being a working mother comes with many challenges, especially if you’re a single parent. Some of the hardships include role overload, always being on the go, and the inevitable emotional tolls of raising children, but you don’t have to face it alone. Get support. Utilize the resources available to you.
The phrase “it takes a village to raise a child” is used for a reason: no one can do it all alone.
03/28/2024
Childcare affordability is a growing issue in this country, but fortunately, it’s an issue that’s finally being acknowledged. Let’s hope as more information comes out and as more parents advocate; proper accommodations will finally be met.
To learn more about how the pandemic affected working mothers’ employment, check out “Mothers’ Employment Two Years Later: An Assessment of Employment Loss and Recovery During the COVID-19 Pandemic” from the Women’s Bureau, U.S. Department of Laborhttps://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WB/media/Mothers-employment-2%20-years-later-may2022.pdf
The closure of childcare facilities and schools during lockdowns has presented significant challenges for working parents, particularly mothers. Many parents have had to juggle work responsibilities while also providing childcare. As the world continues to navigate the ongoing impacts of the pandemic, ensuring access to safe, affordable, and high-quality childcare remains a critical priority.
03/26/2024
Statistically, mothers still predominantly shoulder the role of primary caregivers for children compared to fathers. Because of this, it's unsurprising that mothers of school-aged children had to step away from their workplaces amid the pandemic to ensure proper care for their children. Unfortunately, affordable childcare has also persisted, making it harder for these mothers to transition back to employment.
To learn more about how the pandemic affected working mothers’ employment, check out “Mothers’ Employment Two Years Later: An Assessment of Employment Loss and Recovery During the COVID-19 Pandemic” from the Women’s Bureau, U.S. Department of Laborhttps://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WB/media/Mothers-employment-2%20-years-later-may2022.pdf