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Here's how much it costs to raise a child in each state

Sun, 05/25/2025 - 09:10

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Business

Parents and youn children play together — A LendingTree study found that, on average, it costs $297,674 to raise a child over 18 years.
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Parenting, economy, economy, Childcare, cost-of-motherhood, cost-of-parenthood, Parents

What an extra $500 to $1,000 a month did for 8 families

Mon, 11/25/2024 - 05:03

Tech Insider : Economy, Politics, Economy

economy, Discourse, politics, Parenting, basic-income, universal-basic-income, economy

Elon Musk says people should worry less about the cost of having children, and 'start immediately'

Mon, 10/21/2024 - 10:55

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Elon Musk encouraged people to have kids immediately at a pro-Trump rally on Saturday. — Tesla CEO Elon Musk said people worry too much about the cost of raising children.
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I quit my job to look after my grandchildren. My son initially paid me $10 an hour, but now I gladly do it for free.

Thu, 10/17/2024 - 09:12

A grandmother embraces her granddaughter outdoors. They're both smiling. — A grandmother (not pictured) said being paid to look after her grandchild made her feel like an "employee."
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Parenting, as-told-to, Generations, Childcare, Family, grandparents, Careers

I moved across the world to live with my son and daughter-in-law. It was a sacrifice, but I wanted to help with childcare.

Tue, 10/15/2024 - 12:20

A grandmother helps her granddaughter dress for school. — Nan Ray, not pictured, moved from India to the US because she felt it was her grandmotherly "duty" to care for her grandchildren.
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Parenting, as-told-to, Childcare, Generations, Parenting, India

I can't afford a babysitter to watch my kids while I work. I rely on their grandmother and my partner for childcare.

Fri, 10/11/2024 - 05:13

A grandmother sits in a table to draw with her grandson. — Catherine Falls Commercial/ Getty Images

Parenting, as-told-to, Parenting, parenting-freelancer, Childcare

Ali Wong leans on her mom and ex-husband to succeed as a working mom

Wed, 10/09/2024 - 02:54

Ali Wong attends the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards — Ali Wong (pictured) has two kids, aged 6 and 8.
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We moved my mom in to help us take care of our triplets. We couldn't afford childcare, but we also couldn't do it alone.

Thu, 10/03/2024 - 13:02

A mom, dad, grandmother, and triplets stand in a backyard dressed for a costume party. — Stephanie Ross, left, with her mom, Monica Ross, husband, Andrew Philippe, and their triplets dressed up for a costume party.
Courtesy of Stephanie Ross

Parenting, as-told-to, Parenting, Generations, grandparents, Childcare

Parents are turning to a 'paid village' to handle childcare and cleaning. Costs range from $500 to $2,600 a month.

Wed, 10/02/2024 - 09:19

Teacher Keshawna Edwards zips up the coat of Montana Mason, 3, before recess at Little Flowers Early Childhood and Development Center — Parents in the US are paying from $500 to $2,600 for child care.
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Parenting, Parenting, parenting-freelancer, paid-village, Childcare

I moved from Texas to Massachusetts and took a 20% pay cut to live near my parents. They get to help with our kids.

Mon, 09/30/2024 - 09:15

A family of four sitting around a table at a restaurant — Kim Guillois and her family made some financial sacrifices to move nearer to her parents.
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Parenting, Careers, as-told-to, Childcare, Parenting, grandparents, Family

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