What do mothers want during the early years?

What do mothers want during the early years?

Changing the conversation on child care: from what’s good for GDP, to what’s good for mothers and infants. Too little attention is paid to why women leave the workforce or reduce their hours after having children

Although childcare costs are a major factor constraining women’s choices about work, many other factors are at play. Many UK families now find they need two full time incomes to cover housing costs. And women still struggle to find part time work which pays well, despite a continuing push for flexible working.