As moms are driving the growth in America's labor market, it's time for major investments in early childcare
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As moms are driving the growth in America's labor market, it's time for major investments in early childcare
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May 10, 2026 9:00AM (EDT)
Data suggests that women are charging ahead in part thanks to childcare support that became more readily available during the Covid-19 pandemic — that has now expired (Getty Images)
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