We show that close geographical proximity to mothers or mothers-in-law has a substantial positive effect on the labor … for married women with young children living in close proximity to their mothers or their mothers-in-law compared with …

particular, subsidized mothers report lower levels of overall health and are more likely to show symptoms consistent with anxiety …, depression, and parenting stress. Such mothers also reveal more psychological and physical aggression toward their children and … policies aimed at economically disadvantaged mothers may ultimately undermine family well-being …

estimated effect is large, implying that three mothers entered the labor force for every ten children enrolled in public school … married mothers of five year olds. These findings complement other research suggesting that preschools targeted toward at …

). Respondents in the NLSY were aged 21 to 29 in 1986; thus our sample consists of children of relatively young mothers. We show that …

This paper examines the impact of actual subsidy receipt of single mothers on their joint employment and child care … type of care chosen. Results indicate that single mothers are highly responsive to child care subsidies by increasing their …

mothers, but also of the next generation …

effects on labor supply in comparison groups. Employment effects of school reopenings are concentrated among mothers of older … school-aged children, while remote work may mitigate effects for mothers of younger children …