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U.S. childcare costs are astronomical. More families are turning to grandparents

Sep 20, 2026 · Joe Hernandez

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U.S. childcare costs are astronomical. More families are turning to grandparents
Stacia Bourne (left) and her mother, Mary Jo Galusha, spend time with Bourne
Stacia Bourne (left) and her mother, Mary Jo Galusha, spend time with Bourne

Grandparents taking care of their grandkids is nothing new. But the surging cost of childcare in the U.S. has made familial support even more critical for some parents who struggle to afford it.

(Image credit: Lianne Milton for NPR)

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