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Whoever replaces Justin Trudeau as prime minister must prioritize the further expansion of the his government’s child-care program in the years ahead.
Only 4% of funds earmarked for adaptation to climate change have been targeted for healthcare, childcare and long-term care facilities for the elderly,
Ontario must seize the promise of Canada-wide early learning and child-care funding before it becomes another missed opportunity.
When discussing the sleepover with the host family, it’s helpful to share that you have an open and honest communication style with your child.
The Albanese government has pledged two major changes to early childhood education and care in the run up to next year’s federal election.
Anthony Albanese will promise a re-elected Labor government would guarantee three days of subsidised child care without people having to undertake an activity test.
To create inclusive, sustainable communities, we must challenge the restrictive boundaries that confine children’s experiences.
Although many US cities have recovered from economic downturns during the COVID-19 pandemic, they still are losing young families in large numbers. Here’s how that trend degrades urban life.
Canadian 24-hour movement guidelines for healthy development recommend naps for infants and children under two years, and nap options for ages three to four.
Focusing on girls’ schooling may put boys at a disadvantage and be an inefficient way to reach gender equality.
A new report also recommends free early education and care for families earning under $80,000 from 2026.
Big increases in government spending on child care have been recommended by the Productivity Commission, that would see families earning up to $80,000 fully subsidised under the Child Care Subsidy.
Twenty years ago, an average Australian woman working full time earned 85% of an average man. Last year, it was still only 87%. More is being done about the gender pay gap – but is it enough?
The deal announced by the government will hold fee increases to 4.4% while lifting wages in an industry that can’t attract enough workers.
New research finds most Australians keep more than 60% of what they earn from an extra day’s work. Very few lose more than 80 cents in the dollar.
The families who rely on early childhood services will likely appreciate the skills and professionalism involved. But as a community, we do not value this work.
When parents are starting their babies in daycare, a common concern is whether it is good for them to be away from their primary carers for long periods of time.
The Early Childhood Education Report offers detailed profiles capturing how each province and territory are doing with implementing Canada-wide early learning and child care.
Governments need to co-operate to prioritize access to high-quality child care for low-income families, and sustain not-for-profit care centres with well-paid educators.
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Professorial Fellow, Jumbunna IHL, University of Technology Sydney
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Fellow in Early Childhood Policy, Atkinson Centre, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto
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Professor of Applied Psychology and Human Development, University of Toronto
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Assistant Researcher, Perlman Lab, Ontario Institute for the Studies of Education, University of Toronto
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Professor and Director, Mitchell Institute, Victoria University
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Adjunct Professor, Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development at Ontario Institute for the Study of Education (OISE) and Executive Director at the Atkinson Centre, University of Toronto
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Research Fellow, Mitchell Institute, Victoria University
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Chief executive officer, Grattan Institute
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Associate Professor, Sociology, University of California, Santa Barbara
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Professor of Sociology and Founding Director of The Future of Work Lab, Podcast at MissPerceived, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Political Economy; Deputy Director, Australian Centre for Gender Equality and Inclusion at Work; and, co-convenor Work + Family Policy Roundtable, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor, POLIS@ANU Centre for Social Policy Research, Australian National University
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Professor of Public Administration and Policy, American University School of Public Affairs
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Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Toronto, University of Toronto