Accessible childcare and shared parental leave needed for workplace equality
This is a topic currently affecting my family. In the last month my husband’s office hours have changed which in turn changes our whole family dynamic when it comes to working. His ability to work mostly from home means I’m free to work as many days as I need without needing to put our toddler […]
7 years ago
Underinvestment in early years sector impacting the sustainability of childcare
Severe underinvestment in early years sector is causing serious staffing challenges. The news of these issues comes as Minister Katherine Zappone and members of the Oireachtas meet childcare providers to hear their pre-Budget concerns. Early Childhood Ireland held a pre-Budget event in Dublin today with early-years providers from throughout Ireland. Dr. Katherine Zappone TD, Minister for […]
8 years ago
Group childcare is damaging for little boys, says childcare expert
He suggests that a young boy’s place is in the home until well beyond their first few years.
8 years ago
“Family assistants” are the new childminders and where can we get one?!
Ever since becoming a mum, especially since becoming a mum-of-two, I have secretly (from time to time) wished for an extra few hours in my day. Or a third arm. Or, failing those two, an assistant. You know; basically a second me – but one who is even more organised and sort of just holds […]
9 years ago
German Parents Can Now SUE The Government For Failing To Provide Childcare
Finding childcare when you are returning to work after having a baby is often both stressful and – in Ireland – most often insanely expensive. And that is if they even have a free space in a creche anywhere near where you live or works in the first place. In fact, cost and availability of […]
10 years ago
NEWS: Creche Kids ‘Fare Just As Well’ As Those Looked After By Mum Or Dad
Children who are cared for in creches are just as healthy, emotionally and socially, as those cared for by a stay-at-home parent, a family member or a childminder. That is the main finding of a new study from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), which shows that five-year-olds who spend the first three years of […]
10 years ago