Hot summer vacation: about 70% of elementary school families say balancing work and childcare stress has increased

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SHIFT released survey results about how extreme summer heat affects the work-childcare balance for families with elementary school children. The data shows higher stress levels, more difficulty providing meaningful summer experiences, and heavier burdens around lunch prep, outdoor play, and after-school care logistics. The release also highlights coping actions such as taking paid leave, switching to remote work, declining work opportunities, and even changing jobs. SHIFT frames its own summer kids program as a way for employers to support employees and create a more positive family experience.

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