Author: Ashley Austrew

Sure, sports and politics are competitive, but have you tried signing up for daycare lately? That’s where the truly intense competition comes down each day. In 2024, securing a daycare spot is harder than ever for many parents, and it’s having a serious impact on how moms and dads start thinking about childcare in the first place. Getting a child into daycare can be very stressful for working families, says Gigi Schweikert, an early childhood expert and the CEO of Lightbridge Academy. “Often they find themselves in the challenging position of waiting for a place to open or expanding their…

Life with food allergies can be stressful and scary, especially if you are the parent or caregiver of a child with severe allergies. That’s why families and medical providers in the food allergy space are rejoicing after the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Xolair, the first drug to treat severe food allergies in children and adults. . “This is huge for families with food allergies because, until now, there have been few FDA-approved treatments to reduce the severity of food allergies, which can be life-threatening,” said Dr. Purvi Parikh, an adult and pediatric allergist and immunologist practices in…

If you’re a parent, you’ve probably been keeping an eye on the news about the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024. The bill includes new provisions for the Child Tax Credit that will result in more money for millions of families. The US House voted in favor of the bill earlier this month, and now, a vote in the Senate is the only thing standing between many stressed families and a much-needed tax break. It may be tempting to hold off on filing taxes until Congress moves forward, but even if changes are coming, you shouldn’t…