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EconomyIf the economy feels even worse for you than inflation data says, that might be because childcare isn’t deemed a ‘necessity’
By Eleanor PringleApril 17, 2026
Here’s why childcare is getting more unaffordable, forcing families to make ‘heartbreaking choices’
EconomyHere’s why childcare is getting more unaffordable, forcing families to make ‘heartbreaking choices’
By Jason MaMarch 8, 2026
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PoliticsNew Mexico’s historic move to give universal child care to parents in the state is paid for by an oil and gas windfall
By Morgan Lee, Savannah Peters and The Associated PressFebruary 20, 2026
Denise Martin in front of her granny pod
SuccessMeet the grandmother living out of a 400-ft ‘granny pod’ to save money and help with child care—it’s become an American ‘economic necessity’
By Emma BurleighFebruary 15, 2026
Zohran Mamdani and Kathy Hochul make a $1.7 billion investment in child care—on Mamdani’s eighth day on the job
NewslettersZohran Mamdani and Kathy Hochul make a $1.7 billion investment in child care—on Mamdani’s eighth day on the job
By Emma HinchliffeJanuary 8, 2026
Former Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg
SuccessSheryl Sandberg breaks down why it’s a troubling time for women in the workplace right now
By Emma BurleighDecember 12, 2025
Daughter kisses mom at Thanksgiving table.
NewslettersThanksgiving 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 HinchliffeNovember 26, 2025
A Japanese father holds his daughter's hand walking down the street
AsiaTokyo is turning to a 4-day workweek in a desperate attempt to help Japan shed its unwanted title of ‘world’s oldest population’
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezNovember 4, 2025
New Mexico launched universal free child care. Will other states take note?
NewslettersNew Mexico launched universal free child care. Will other states take note?
By Emma HinchliffeNovember 4, 2025
The Great Exit: Return-to-office demands and skyrocketing childcare push young mothers out of the workforce, KPMG research finds
EconomyThe Great Exit: Return-to-office demands and skyrocketing childcare push young mothers out of the workforce, KPMG research finds
By Ashley LutzOctober 6, 2025
Lynsi Snyder pictured with an employee in 2013
SuccessIn-N-Out heiress doubles down on California staying company’s HQ, but says Tennessee office opening allows staff better chances to buy a home
By Eleanor PringleJuly 23, 2025
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Workplace CultureThe work from home gender gap is wider than ever as women continue to resist return-to-office efforts
By Lily Mae LazarusJuly 15, 2025
A congresswoman holds her baby in her office
LifestyleAmerica’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 PressApril 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
HealthA 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 PressApril 8, 2025
DOGE could worsen America’s child care crisis with cuts to programs: ‘You could almost feel the wave of panic’
PoliticsDOGE 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 PressApril 2, 2025
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