Key facts
- 90% of working parents lose sleep over planning summer childcare.
- The end of the school year removes the established childcare framework.
- Many parents rely on summer camps, which can be expensive and have limited hours.
New research highlights the significant stress working parents face during the summer months due to childcare challenges. The study found that 90% of working parents lose sleep over planning summer childcare and schedules. The end of the school year in June eliminates the structured routine that typically supports working parents throughout the academic year. Many parents depend on summer camps for their children's care. However, the availability of camps that extend past 3 p.m. is limited, and the cost of these camps can be substantial, sometimes rivaling mortgage payments.