Stay-at-home moms, staying even more Aug 12, 2008
Allman left her job as an account coordinator with Hewlett-Packard, which she enjoyed, just over two years ago because "it was too expensive to work," what with the hour's drive each way and the cost of daycare for two kids (she now has three). Now, it would make even less sense. (AZCentral -- Business)
Summer Day Camp in Memphis TN May 31, 2008
For less than the cost of daycare or a babysitter you can make sure your child is learning something new, while making new friends. Don't miss for more entertainment suggestions. (Suite101.com)
WIC program feeling pressure from higher costs of living Dec 18, 2007
Maggie Pataja, who works at the local WIC office, said many Helena mothers who are aided by the program are faced with difficult choices, such as staying home with the kids and collecting welfare, or going to work and paying the high cost of daycare, which leaves little money to buy food and cover other expenses. Some of the moms say that if it wasn t for WIC, they wouldn t have groceries at the end of the month, said Pataja. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
New study suggests kids taking longer to grow up Sep 19, 2007
Due to high costs of living relative to beginning wages, large debt load, lack of rental spaces (at least in Western Canada) and the high cost of daycare and raising kids, everything has to be delayed relative to the 70's. I think it's great that parents help out their kids if they can. (CTV.ca)
Mothers in arms Jun 1, 2007
In classic academic understatement, it notes: "That single mothers in the work force may have lower material well-being despite higher income is a potentially interesting finding." Even controlling for the cost of daycare, the report suggests several reasons why this may be so, not the least of which is "loss of time to take care of household needs." Many poor women realize that this loss of time the kind CEO moms can buy is simply too high a price to pay. Their best option is to remain on... (Globe and Mail)
Mommy wars: How much are they worth? May 5, 2007
With the cost of daycare and the rise in gas prices, it is not possible for me to work because I would be losing money. People need to open their eyes and see that not all people who stay at home with their children are doing so because they have a choice, and the fact that stay-at-home fathers are out there, too. (MSNBC -- Business)
Dave Ramsey, Money Answer Man May 2, 2007
If you want to stay home, Ramsey suggests trying to live only on your partner's income (minus the cost of daycare, which can still come from your income if needed) for a few months. This will give you both an idea of what it would be like financially if you did quit working, and would enable you to prove to yourselves that you can do it. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Summer school break too short? Apr 25, 2007
A bit off topic, but every senior in the state should have to take a personal finance class that includes such topics as the cost of daycare and raising kids, how to balance a checkbook, how to handle credit, savings, how to save for retirement, investments, etc. It is clear not many adults got that instruction until it was way too late or never did. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Detective has seen sexual assault cases increase Apr 14, 2007
he cost of daycare can be a little too expensive for some moms trying to support their kids, especially if they're not getting child support, so it forces them into an uncomfortable position of relying on strangers or near strangers and I think that increases the risk to the kids, she said. Meth use is another factor. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Justifying day care Mar 27, 2007
Living healthfully in a toxic world. As if I dont already feel guilty for putting my son in day care at the tender age of three months, shows that the more time children spend in center-based care before kindergarten, the more likely theyll fight, disobey and argue, according to their 6th grade teachers. (Chicago Tribune)
VSP Clubhouse hosting open house Saturday Mar 23, 2007
All proceeds from the sales will support VSP scholarships to help offset the cost of daycare. The VSP Clubhouse is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with additional hours available upon request. (Cadillac News, MI)
As Abe Takes Japan's Reins, Focus on the Women Sep 29, 2006
With investments, tax initiatives and some fresh thinking, Japan could reduce the cost of daycare and childrearing, and reverse the trend. And so, investors wondering when the economy will reach its full potential might be wise to keep their eyes on Japan's women -- especially the two Abe chose. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Days spent at McDonald’s, nights learning to type Jul 16, 2006
The average cost of daycare in Northeastern Pennsylvania for an infant and a toddler is $270 a week, according to the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce s Web site. For now, she doesn t mind her job. (Scranton Times, PA)
Brokers can save you time when choosing a benefits plan Jul 4, 2006
As an employee of San Francisco-based , she uses a flexible spending account to reduce the cost of daycare for her 2-year-old, a 401(k) program to save for retirement and a health insurance plan to offset the cost of medical checkups. As the first vice president of human resources for the online insurance provider, Hynes also relies on the company's wide range of benefits to attract and retain top-notch employees. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
School faces loss of daycare centre Jul 1, 2006
Both the board and the city were proceeding on the belief that the government would pick up the tab after a July 2005 letter from former minister Gerard Kennedy said his ministry would fund the capital cost of daycare space in new schools as part of the province's Best Start child-care initiative. They were heartened recently when Deputy Minister Ben Levin reaffirmed Kennedy's commitment in a letter to school boards. (Toronto Star -- GTA)
Stay-at-home dads find support, friendship through group Jun 20, 2006
Kimi wrote on June 19, 2006 8:21 PM:"Sorry J, i think this is a good idea having Dads stay at home. Your opinion made more sense in the years 1950 through the 70's. Besides we are in a new generation now where some women who have careers make more money than their husbands. But I do agree that the mothers should stay home and take care of there kids only if the husband is making real good bacon. If it works out for these stay at home Dad's, and with the cost of daycare now adays, well more power... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Public daycare helps fuel Quebec work force May 1, 2006
"You decide to stay home instead of paying someone else to look after your children. Here, it's completely different. If I want to stay home I would. But it's not because of the cost of daycare. That's what's so nice about the system.". While Quebec's program doesn't come cheap -- it's costing the province $1. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Minnesota Women Leaving Work Force Apr 20, 2006
Economists are still trying to find out why, but some say the reasons range from individual preference to the high cost of daycare. "It's a puzzle, and we're all waiting for another clue as to what's really going on," state economist Tom Stinson said. (WCCO.com, MN)
