Tag: childcare costs
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Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton on Paid Family and Medical Leave: A Deep Dive
Get Pregnant Fast As a working parent, how often have you found yourself thinking, “If everything goes smoothly, we’ll be okay”? Yet, life has a way of surprising you—whether it’s a kid with a sudden cough or an unexpected call from the school nurse. During pregnancy, many parents face the daunting reality of having no…
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Hold On Tight, Everyone. We Have Work Ahead If We Want to Support American Families
Get Pregnant Fast The lengthy election season has finally come to a close. Whether you’re feeling joy, despair, fear, anger, hope, or simply relief from the incessant political ads, one thing is clear: we have a monumental amount of work ahead of us. Challenges that affect families don’t just vanish; they evolve over time. It’s…
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When Daycare Costs More Than Rent, It’s No Surprise Some Moms Opt Out of the Workforce
Get Pregnant Fast It’s no secret that childcare expenses in this country can be staggering. For many mothers contemplating a return to work after childbirth, the exorbitant costs often lead them to decide against it. Recent data from the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) illuminates the financial strain that childcare imposes on families, frequently leaving women…
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Navigating the Childcare Landscape: A Modern Challenge
Get Pregnant Fast Before becoming a parent, I held a part-time position as a college lecturer. While it may sound impressive, the reality was quite different. The students referred to me as “professor,” yet I wasn’t on a salary, and my earnings were quite modest. After the birth of my first child, I took a…