It is not easy for many of us to ask for help and to accept support from friends, family, and neighbors. And yet, regardless of family structure, parents and caregivers manage multiple commitments, priorities, and responsibilities every day of the week. For parents and caregivers who are on their own with their children, involving friends, neighbors, and family members in an extended family network is a healthy and supportive option. How can early care and education support and reflect this reality?

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