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Daughter kisses mom at Thanksgiving table.
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Thanksgiving break starts on Monday, but parents work through Wednesday. Why can’t schools and workplaces get on the same page?

By Claire Zillman and Emma Hinchliffe
November 26, 2025
A Japanese father holds his daughter's hand walking down the street
Asia

Tokyo is turning to a 4-day workweek in a desperate attempt to help Japan shed its unwanted title of ‘world’s oldest population’

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November 4, 2025
New Mexico launched universal free child care. Will other states take note?
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New Mexico launched universal free child care. Will other states take note?

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November 4, 2025
The Great Exit: Return-to-office demands and skyrocketing childcare push young mothers out of the workforce, KPMG research finds
Economy

The Great Exit: Return-to-office demands and skyrocketing childcare push young mothers out of the workforce, KPMG research finds

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October 6, 2025
Lynsi Snyder pictured with an employee in 2013
Success

In-N-Out heiress doubles down on California staying company’s HQ, but says Tennessee office opening allows staff better chances to buy a home

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July 23, 2025
woman working on computer at desk
Workplace Culture

The work from home gender gap is wider than ever as women continue to resist return-to-office efforts

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July 15, 2025
A congresswoman holds her baby in her office
Lifestyle

America’s child care crunch is keeping parents from running for public office because they simply ‘cannot make it all work,’ state senator says 

By Kate Payne and The Associated Press
April 30, 2025
A mother earning $16.50 an hour says paying $1,200 a month for child care is ‘barely survivable’—and Trump’s tariffs could make it worse
Health

A mother earning $16.50 an hour says paying $1,200 a month for child care is ‘barely survivable’—and Trump’s tariffs could make it worse

By Moriah Balingit and The Associated Press
April 8, 2025
DOGE could worsen America’s child care crisis with cuts to programs: ‘You could almost feel the wave of panic’
Politics

DOGE could worsen America’s child care crisis with cuts to programs: ‘You could almost feel the wave of panic’

By Moriah Balingit and The Associated Press
April 2, 2025
Nearly a third of parents have considered suicide or self-harm due to the overwhelming stress of caregiving, survey says
Health

Nearly a third of parents have considered suicide or self-harm due to the overwhelming stress of caregiving, survey says

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February 2, 2025
More than 50% of parents say it takes 2 months or more to find childcare, leading to ‘unacceptable heights’ of stress
Lifestyle

More than 50% of parents say it takes 2 months or more to find childcare, leading to ‘unacceptable heights’ of stress

By HR Brew and Theresa Agovino
January 31, 2025
Moms First billboard
Newsletters

Nonprofit Moms First puts up billboards in six high-cost childcare cities asking Trump for a tax break

By Emma Hinchliffe and Nina Ajemian
January 28, 2025
Workers on their daily commute in Tokyo.
Newsletters

Tokyo’s making a huge bet on the 4-day workweek and it’s about more than just flexible scheduling

By Azure Gilman and Emma Burleigh
December 10, 2024
Blessing Adesiyan
Commentary

Childcare crisis: How men and employers can combat ‘time poverty’ for working mothers

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October 29, 2024
Young man at home with family using a calculator
Success

Even households earning over $150,000 a year are living paycheck to paycheck, Bank of America says

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October 28, 2024

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