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Video Why Marriage Isn’t Dying—It’s Getting Harder to Do Right
Marriage isn’t disappearing—it’s getting harder. Historian Stephanie Coontz joins New America’s Better Life Lab to explore why fairness and gender equality, not just commitment, d…
Strengthening Connections to Early Intervention Through Policy and Practice
New America hosted a virtual panel of IDEA Part C experts to discuss how to better conn…
Lessons Learned from Vermont’s Fight for Child Care
A recent report highlights practical lessons for advocates and policymakers seeking to expand public investment in child care.
Time to Unstick Ourselves from 1971
The child care debate hasn’t been touched since the 70s. Americans need more.
The Care Disconnect: Americans Misjudge Care Realities, But Know Families Need Help
A new Better Life Lab poll finds a gap between the realities of U.S. elder and child care and public perception of them.
Vermont Needed Child Care; Here’s How They Got It
This report traces Vermont’s successful campaign for near-universal child care, detailing the coalition-building and organizing effort.
To Appeal to “Middle America,” Creatives and Studios Should Focus on Authentic Work, Family, and Care Stories
Rural, Midwestern, and Southern U.S. Viewers Want to See Work and Family Issues on Screen
In a segmented media and cultural environment, the demand for relatable work-family depictions is universal.
What Parents of Young Kids Want: Insights from the 2026 National Parent Survey
A new survey of U.S. parents with young children reveals what parents want—from how they want to spend their time to what they hope for the future.