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EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 1H 40M

The Invisible Work of Raising Kids and Navigating Systems

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Happy Mother's Day Weekend! In this week's episode, we explore the often unseen work parents do to raise young children while navigating school systems, childcare, special education, and other layers of support that don’t always function as intended. Through perspectives from policy leadership and lived family advocacy, the conversation examines where systems fall short, who is most affected, and what families are forced to take on behind the scenes.The Dorchester Reporter's Bill Forry and Cassidy McNeeley lament the Boston professional sports scene and bring all the local news. Boston City Singers perform a Tiny Dot concert.1:44 News with the Dorchester Reporter34:59 Early childhood education and being a mom1:18:28 Tiny Dot concert with the Boston City Singers

Happy Mother's Day Weekend! In this week's episode, we explore the often unseen work parents do to raise young children while navigating school systems, childcare, special education, and other layers of support that don’t always function as intended. Through perspectives from policy leadership and lived family advocacy, the conversation examines where systems fall short, who is most affected, and what families are forced to take on behind the scenes.The Dorchester Reporter's Bill Forry and Cassidy McNeeley lament the Boston professional sports scene and bring all the local news. Boston City Singers perform a Tiny Dot concert.1:44 News with the Dorchester Reporter34:59 Early childhood education and being a mom1:18:28 Tiny Dot concert with the Boston City Singers

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