What would it mean to have child care for your kid from ages zero to five, no matter what you make, where you live, or whether or not you’re employed? The United States is one of the only countries in the world that doesn’t offer meaningful support to families. But in New York, there’s a movement daring to challenge that status quo by demanding a better syst ... Show More
May 2025
Make Child Care Accessible
Finding child care is too often a maze of confusion and financial strain. Families struggle to secure a spot, navigate different options, and afford care – if they can find it at all. In this episode, we talk to Professor of Public Policy at Harvard University Jeff Liebman, to br ... Show More
34m 18s
May 2025
Make Child Care Supportive
People are going to space for fun, yet building a supportive child care system can seem impossible. What gives? In this episode, we’re looking at the work of Neighborhood Villages, an organization that's spent nearly a decade creating the blueprint and putting into action what a ... Show More
39m 53s
Mar 2024
Let’s fix child care together
America is in the midst of a child care crisis. The cost of child care has skyrocketed to the point where, in some states, caring for kids in pre-k is more expensive than college tuition or a home mortgage. According to economist Kathryn Anne Edwards, it’s a market failure. So ho ... Show More
43m 54s
Nov 2024
Finding a Trustworthy Caregiver: A Parent's Guide & Questions to Ask
This episode explores finding childcare, discussing why it's needed and alternative solutions if external childcare isn't ideal. It reviews types of care, including family, friends, swaps, daycare centers, and in-home providers. Prioritizing what works best for your family reflec ... Show More
32m 49s