child care

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In fact, the author argues that, contra the “biological essentialist” view that says women are made for child care and men for professional work, the sexes are actually more similar than they are different.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

“It’s not surprising that families would prioritize the man being the breadwinner to make more money because families need more money” to pay for healthcare, child care and more.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

Meanwhile, 12% of Americans said insufficient child care options played a role in their decision to have fewer children than desired.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

Still, low wages remain a problem, leaving child care to compete with other pathways available at the same school.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

With a full calendar of child care, family commitments, and volunteer activities, she was as busy as a stay-at-home mother as she had been working outside her home.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly