Childcare in Crisis: Moms Advocating for Change with Shannon Bonardy and Tabita Ramos

Finding affordable, quality childcare can feel (and sometimes be) impossible in many parts of the United States. This week, I'm having a conversation about the childcare crisis with Shannon Bonardy and Tabita Ramos, two moms from opposite sides of the country who have struggled to find childcare for their families and are now advocating for change with the organization Mother Forward.

We talk about:

• Personal challenges finding affordable, quality childcare 
• The impact that lack of accessible and available childcare can have on members of the community
• What happens when moms have to leave their careers because they can't find childcare
• Why we need to stop viewing the childcare crisis as a "mom issue"
• How moms can get involved to advocate for change

A little about our guests:

Shannon Bonardy is a hearing impaired, multiracial, working mom of 2 toddlers. While her family was experiencing the formula shortage, she found support via social media and moms across the nation. She wanted to create an encouraging, judgement-free space for other moms to connect and build a community where moms can support, inspire, and celebrate each other.

Tabita Ramos is a mom of 2 from sunny San Diego, California. She is advocating for change with Mother Forward.

To connect with Shannon, follow her on Instagram @shanb_mamasqd. Catch Shannon, Tabita, and other cool moms at the Mother Forward Discord server. Learn more about Mother Forward at www.motherforward.org.

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