Childcare
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The Guardian, 19 August 1970: A definite contract setting out terms of employment would clear up much of the present misunderstanding between employers and the girls
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Parents face an uphill struggle to find childcare over the holidays, report finds, with provision for disabled children and in deprived and rural areas worst hit
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More of the tax burden will be heaped on young people – stripping them of housing benefits and making them wait longer for extra childcare subsidies
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British people drastically underestimate cost of raising children and saving for a pension . Most know the price of a pint of milk, though
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People’s understanding of the cost of important life events is way out. This matters, so what can be done about it?
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Amid the recent debate about working mothers, we progressives have not said clearly enough that those who stay at home are grossly undervalued by society
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Take-up rate for policy stands at 99% for four-year-olds, as families wait for government to fulfil pledge of doubling number of hours funded
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Fathers deserve the chance to be more hands-on at home
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A woman feels her sister, who is a single parent, is taking advantage of the family for her childcare needs. Mariella Frostrup advises her to stop complaining and say no
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The treasurer says the Coalition needs to go ahead with the paid parental leave savings to let voters know it is motivated by national, not self-interest
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Jude Rogers, with 11-month-old Evan in tow, tests the latest technology
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Nannies will not be required to have formal qualifications and will be available for families on incomes of up to $250,000 a year
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Liberal Democrat senator says having children is a choice and he will not support any increase to childcare payments because it is unfair to childless people
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A generation of older women are having to give up their own jobs so that their daughters can pursue careers. Labour’s pledge will help them
Twins and two weeks' maternity leave. Good luck Marissa Mayer