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

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How it spread - 3 original reports, 1 reprint

1. Sun, 20 September 2026

   1 report
   • NPR News10:00
     U.S. childcare costs are astronomical. More families are turning to grandparents

     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.

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     • southcarolinapublicradio.org20 Sept, 10:00their copy
2. Tue, 22 September 2026

   2 reports
   • Times of India12:30first to report
     Idaho teacher retires, drives across US to provide 30 hours of childcare a week

     A 67-year-old retired schoolteacher from Idaho moved across the US to Delaware after her daughter became pregnant with her second child and faced high childcare costs. Mary Jo Galusha now spends about 30 hours each week caring for her granddaughter while her daughter and son-in-law work, highlighting how families are increasingly relying on grandparents for childcare.

   • Times of India14:27
     Idaho teacher, 67, retires and moves across US as childcare costs match mortgage

     Rising childcare expenses are forcing many American parents to seek help from grandparents. Mary Jo Galusha retired early to care for her grandchildren in Delaware. This trend highlights a significant gap in the nation's childcare infrastructure. Grandparents often provide flexible and much-needed support for working families. Many grandparents willingly help their children and enjoy spending time with grandchildren.