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Politics

New 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 Press
February 20, 2026
Denise Martin in front of her granny pod
Success

Meet 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’

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February 15, 2026
Zohran Mamdani and Kathy Hochul make a $1.7 billion investment in child care—on Mamdani’s eighth day on the job
Newsletters

Zohran Mamdani and Kathy Hochul make a $1.7 billion investment in child care—on Mamdani’s eighth day on the job

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January 8, 2026
Former Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg
Success

Sheryl Sandberg breaks down why it’s a troubling time for women in the workplace right now

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December 12, 2025
Daughter kisses mom at Thanksgiving table.
Newsletters

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?
Newsletters

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

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