Something Positive: The Affordable Daycare That Keeps Parents Close | Proof That Change Is Possible

Something Positive: The Affordable Daycare That Keeps Parents Close | Proof That Change Is Possible

Why this story matters: Positive change rarely happens overnight, but stories like this show it is happening nonetheless. Quick summary: This story highlights recent developments related to children, showing how constructive action can lead to meaningful results. Saja Khuder was set to return to her job with a pharmaceutical firm after maternity leave. At the last minute, her child care plans fell through. Chase Mateusiak, a bioinformatician, was using a daycare that was “fine” but expensive — and which left his 18-month-old son “exhausted and unhappy” after a 10-hour day. And for PhD student Kellsey Launius, paying for daycare wasn’t an option. She tried to work around her daughter’s nap time, but found it almost impossible. Would you like to read more good news about Children , Work , Economy , Women , Work-Life Balance , and Childcare ? All three parents found the answer in Little Break , a coworking space with adjacent child care facilities in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Users say its prices are a fr…