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A new epidemic: How loneliness is harming Americans in the post covid years
As a new mom, just divorced, and working remotely during the pandemic, 29-year-old Mayra Deras said she thought she was staying connected during lockdowns. However, she learned a tough lesson: online interaction is not the same as developing in-person relationships. “Whether it be the Facebook groups or messaging, I was like, ‘Oh, I have a Read more
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Power to the Parents, the Childcare Challenge
In this Power to the Parents podcast episode, host Ailen Arreaza interviews three mothers — Kelly, Angela, and RiAnna — who share their journey in the grassroots Campaign for Childcare. They recount how they connected on Reddit, formed a supportive community, and began advocating for affordable, high-quality childcare. Their discussion delves into the challenges faced by families, Read more
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Opinion- Dear Pro-Life Legislators, Caring for Families Means Prioritizing Childcare
As the Ohio legislature faces budget reconciliation, there is one glaring problem that we need to consider- if we care about protecting babies and supporting moms as much as we say we do, then we need to take funding for childcare way more seriously. I am a wife, a mother, a devout pro-life Catholic, and Read more
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Isabelle is on the ‘Live, Love, Tell’ Podcast
From the halls of the U.S. Senate to the grassroots of Reddit, Isabelle and her dedicated group are advocating for universal child care in the U.S. In her own words, she shares the struggles of juggling childcare costs, limited access, and underpaid workers. Click the link below to hear about Isabelle’s eye-opening journey and gain Read more
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My career or my kids? Lack of options forces families to make tough decisions
Parents who would otherwise participate in the workforce may find themselves leaving for years at a time because they either can’t find or afford care for their children. Read RiAnna’s story in South Dakota Read more
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I Make $22 An Hour In Roanoke, Virginia. This Is What I Spend On Child Care.
Ask any American with young children what their No. 1 household expense is, and you’ll hear the same answer almost every time: child care. Each family finds its own way to manage. Some parents are pushed out of the workforce. Others work jobs they wouldn’t take otherwise or hold down multiple jobs in order to Read more
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