Electricity bills have gone up a lot in California and parents of young kids are really feeling squeezed. According to a survey, one in three can’t afford utilities. Experts say when parents have trouble meeting basic needs like electricity their children’s well-being and development suffer. KQED’s Daisy Nguyen tells us one East Bay mom’s story.

<p>Electricity bills have gone up a lot in California and parents of young kids are really feeling squeezed. According to a survey, one in three can&rsquo;t afford utilities. Experts say when parents have trouble meeting basic needs like electricity their children&rsquo;s well-being and development suffer. KQED&rsquo;s Daisy Nguyen tells us one East Bay mom&rsquo;s story.</p>

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<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>