Childcare

 

Childcare, child care, or babycare is the act of caring for and supervising children from 0-16 years of age. (In the UK and Australia, day care is referred to as "childcare".) In the United States child care is increasingly referred to as early childhood education due to the understanding of the impact of early experiences of the developing child.

Child care is a broad topic covering a wide spectrum of contexts, activities, social and cultural conventions, and institutions. Read More

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Articles About Childcare

German opposition closing in on Merkel party - poll

By Reuters UK

Support for Germany's opposition Social Democrats has jumped since their victory in a regional election, a poll showed, highlighting the increased domestic pressure on Chancellor Angela Merkel as she battles the euro zone crisis. (May 22)

MORE TOPICS: ELECTIONS

International Day of Families
International Day of Families Being Observed Today

By IBTimes UK

This year's theme is "Ensuring Work Family Balance" with the aim of helping workers provide financial and emotional support to their families. (May 15)

MORE TOPICS: UNITED NATIONS

Merkel's party routed in big German state

By Reuters UK

Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives suffered a crushing defeat on Sunday in an election in Germany's most populous state, a result which could embolden the left opposition to step up its criticism of her European austerity policies. (May 13)

MORE TOPICS: PORTUGAL, GERMANY, ELECTIONS

Voters In Germany's Biggest State Crush Merkel's CDU

By Reuters

Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives suffered a crushing defeat Sunday in Germany's most populous state, which could embolden the left opposition to step up its criticism of her European austerity policies. (May 13)

MORE TOPICS: PORTUGAL, GERMANY, ELECTIONS

NZ Childcare Centre Panics over Pre-schooler with HIV
NZ Childcare Centre Panics over Pre-schooler with HIV, Sends Boy Home

By IBTimes AU

A childcare centre in Whangarei, New Zealand has acted in an "appalling" manner for isolating a 4-year-old male toddler because of his mother’s disclosure that he is HIV-positive, according to a spokesperson of the Aids Foundation. (May 10)

MORE TOPICS: MANAGEMENT, AIDS

Linda Evangelista
Linda Evangelista and Billionaire Ex-Boyfriend End Child Support Battle

By IBTimes AU

Supermodel Linda Evangelista finally arrived at a settlement with her ex-boyfriend and baby daddy after a bitter childcare support battle. (May 07)

MORE TOPICS: COURT, HOLLYWOOD, LAWYER, SETTLEMENT, GUCCI

Linda Evangelista
Linda Evangelista Demands $46,000 Child Support from Billionaire Baby Daddy

By IBTimes AU

Supermodel Linda Evangelista demanded child support from her billionaire ex-boyfriend when the old couple met at court yesterday. (May 04)

MORE TOPICS: COURT, HOLLYWOOD, GUCCI

Move over Merkel - German state finds its own "mummy"

By Reuters UK

A potential rival to conservative German Chancellor Angela Merkel could spring to national prominence later this month if she clinches victory for the Social Democrats in a major regional election. (May 02)

MORE TOPICS: COURT, ELECTIONS, MANAGEMENT

World Economy
Aussies Better Off Financially, But Are They Happy?

By IBTimes AU

A new report released on Wednesday said that despite the soaring costs of living, Australians today live better lives compared to the past 27 years. (May 01)

MORE TOPICS: AUSTRALIA, DENTAL

Seoul, South Korea
South Korea’s Inflation, Exports Drop As Country Overspends Budget Allocation In Q1

By IBTimes

South Korea's inflation declined to a 21-month low as the exports declined for the second consecutive month in April. (May 01)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, CRUDE OIL, SOUTH KOREA

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