Too often accessing childcare is looked at as a personal/family issue. It’s not…it’s an economic one. The childcare crisis in America is holding back not just families, but our entire economy. In this episode of Finding the Upside, I dive into an issue that is finally gaining the attention it needs—accessible childcare for all. This isn’t just a family problem; it’s a critical economic issue affecting millions of women and families across the U.S. Join me as I challenge the current system, share real stories, and bring in the insights of leading voices like Reshma Saujani who is advocating to put accessible childcare and paid leave on the agenda at federal and state level. Explore why the lack of support is pushing women out of the workforce and understand what we can do to shift the narrative. What if we made childcare a national priority and invested in families? What would happen if we shifted the focus to having women in the workforce as an economic need? It’s time to push for structural changes—paid family leave, government-subsidized child care, and workplace flexibility. My hope is that this episode will inspire you to think differently and take action. This focus on this topic and need for this conversation is one we can’t afford to ignore.
Show Notes:
Here’s a quick look at what you can expect from today’s episode…
[0:39] The Crisis of Accessible Childcare
[4:55] Childcare’s Economic Impact
[8:23] The Choice No Mother Should Have to Make
[12:52] Paid Family Leave: A National Failure
[17:27] A Call for Change
Episode Show Notes
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Episode Resources
Reshma Saujani - to learn more about her and her advocacy work click HERE
PaidLeaveAI - to learn what paid leave benefits are available to you click HERE
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