With price tags like this, parents may consider alternatives to traditional childcare. Working from home is one option. It’s definitely a growing trend, with nearly 43 percent of all employees now working remotely. However, it still may be necessary to obtain some sort of childcare, depending on the demands of the job. Hiring a part-time caregiver or local teen may be a good option in this situation. It also may be wise to utilize tax-advantaged accounts, like a Dependent Care FSA, which...

The costs of childcare in the United States has reached a neighboring amount to that of a public four-year college tuition. The increase of in-affordable childcare fees is an added stressor to all families, especially those from low income backgrounds who must work to continue to support their families with costs not including childcare services. Check out Mindful Schools article on the soaring costs of childcare as well as resources for families. ...