Biden to call for universal preschool in first address to Congress

As part of the American Families Plan, all employees participating in pre-K programs and Head Start will earn at least $15 per hour.

• Apr 28, 2021

Progressive lawmakers push child care plans ahead of Biden proposal

Senators Elizabeth Warren and Patty Murray have introduced competing proposals that pressure the president ahead of his own announcement.

• Apr 27, 2021

Preview: The Fight for Melissa

A day care worker says she loved kids, yet she's in prison for killing one. If she didn't do it, why did she confess? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty has the latest on the case of Melissa Calusinski Saturday, Dec. 17 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.

• Dec 13, 2016
• 00:40

Biden eyes tax hike to fund child care, education

Child care costs are weighing down families. The Biden administration wants to increase taxes on the wealthy to help pay for child care and education. Nancy Cordes has more.

• Apr 23, 2021
• 01:55

Trump's full speech

Tuesday evening, Donald Trump was in Pennsylvania campaigning with his daughter Ivanka. Trump delivered a speech revealing his new childcare plan. To see what Trump revealed, watch the video.

• Sep 13, 2016
• 19:37

President Obama addresses the Democratic National Committee's Women's Leadership Forum

President Obama addresses the Democratic National Committee's Women's Leadership Forum.

• Sep 19, 2014
• 02:13

President Obama says nobody should have to choose between a job and their family, advocating for workplace policies to increase workers' flexibility

President Obama says nobody should have to choose between a job and their family, advocating for workplace policies to increase workers' flexibility.

• Jun 21, 2014
• 03:57

With childcare costs skyrocketing, many parents are being forced to make a choice

Pew research shows childcare expenses jumped 70 percent from 1985 to 2011. And, with costs skyrocketing, many parents are having to weigh the benefits of paying for childcare versus staying at home. WDJT-TV's Sachelle Saunders reports.

• Apr 14, 2014
• 01:32

Child care a major factor in women leaving jobs during the pandemic

Women are struggling to stay in the workforce during the pandemic, amid layoffs and few affordable child care options.

• Mar 11, 2021

Research increasingly points to a retreat of working moms from labor force

In the long-term, the coronavirus crisis could stall – if not reverse – decades of hard-fought gains by working women.

• Sep 5, 2020

COVID impact on child care could last decades

Betsey Stevenson, the former chief economist for the Department of Labor, talks about the lasting impacts coronavirus will have on the U.S. education and child care system.

• Aug 28, 2020
• 13:42

Former Obama economist says Congress needs to "throw money" at childcare

Betsey Stevenson, former chief economist for the U.S. Department of Labor, warns coronavirus' impact on childcare could last decades

• Aug 28, 2020

Biden unveils plan for child and elder care

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled a $775 billion plan to expand care for children, the elderly and people with disabilities, and create 3 million new jobs. The proposal comes as the former vice president continues to weigh potential running mates, including four Black women. Ed O'Keefe reports.

• Jul 22, 2020
• 02:31

Face The Nation: Terry Shaw, Scott Gottlieb, Tom Wyatt, Anthony Salvanto

The latest on the coronavirus cases in the Southern States, the childcare industry struggling during the pandemic, and how the outbreak is impacting the 2020 Presidential election.

• Jul 12, 2020
• 23:12

KinderCare CEO: childcare industry needs at least $25 billion in stimulus funds

Tom Wyatt, CEO of one of the nation's largest childcare providers, says the child care industry has been left largely unprofitable as a result of the coronavirus.

• Jul 12, 2020
• 05:22

Transcript: Tom Wyatt on "Face the Nation"

The following is a transcript of an interview with KinderCare CEO Tom Wyatt that aired Sunday, July 12, 2020, on "Face the Nation."

• Jul 12, 2020

Texas leaders face spike in COVID cases

The number of coronavirus cases in Texas doubled in recent weeks and several major cities warn they are quickly running out of hospital beds. Governor Greg Abbott finally issued a mandate for all residents to wear a mask. Politico reporter Renuka Rayasam joined CBSN to explain the spike in numbers and the pressure to keep Texas open.

• Jul 7, 2020
• 09:52

Parents grapple with canceled summer camps

As the school year ends, many children would usually be gearing up for summer camp. Due to the coronavirus, many camps are not opening this year, leaving children disappointed and parents wondering what to do. Meg Oliver reports from New Jersey.

• Jun 26, 2020
• 04:27

Nature: Great horned owls

“Sunday Morning” takes us near Lake Erie in New York, where a great horned owl dad and mom are busy with childcare. Videographer: Carl Mrozek.

• Jun 21, 2020
• 03:24

COVID-19 puts summer camp plans on hold

The coronavirus pandemic has forced many camps around the country to cancel their summer 2020 session. Mitch Reiter, the owner and director of Camp Towanda in Pennsylvania, joined CBSN to discuss what factors led him to cancel camp this summer and what he's doing to prepare for next year.

• May 26, 2020
• 10:54

How to successfully divide labor in the home

Research shows there is still inequality at home with women taking on most household responsibilities. One of the New York Times’ most shared articles this week is called “What ‘Good’ Dads Get Away With.” It unpacks why women still handle most of the childcare and chores. One study estimates it will be another 75 years before men do half the unpaid work at home. The article, by clinical psychologist Darcy Lockman, is based on her new book, "All the Rage: Mothers, Fathers, and the Myth of Equal Partnership."

• May 9, 2019
• 04:38

Making child care more convenient for parents

CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta visited Pepsi's headquarters in Purchase, New York, to look at how companies are making child care more convenient for parents.

• May 22, 2019
• 02:05

Breaking down retirement bill SECURE Act

A new bill just passed by the House could mean big changes for the U.S. retirement system and your wallet. The legislation would allow more small businesses to offer retirement plans, help people contribute to their retirement while paying off student loans and let parents use retirement money to help with child care. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" with more.

• May 24, 2019
• 02:01

Texas governor announces bars can reopen Friday with restrictions

Plans to reopen in El Paso and Amarillo, two hotspot regions, are delayed a week.

• May 19, 2020

Working from home: Tony Dokoupil & Katy Tur

The married "CBS This Morning" co-host and MSNBC anchor have each had to make do broadcasting from their basement. They share with us how they balance on-air interviews with child care.

• May 17, 2020
• 04:18

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