For working parents, a change in child care or school routine during the holiday season can add additional stress to an already busy time. Employers can take steps to help relieve some of the pressure.
Finding adequate child care is a challenge regardless of the time of year — over half of Americans live in areas deemed child care deserts, according to Zippia — but 68% of working parents say it is especially difficult to manage over the winter holiday season, according to a recent survey by national child care company Bright Horizons. The feeling of falling short of expectations affected 67% of respondents, while more than half reported they felt guilty while attempting to balance work and family time.
