Originating Article: https://www.parents.com/2025-cost-of-care-report-8779080Briefing Document: Care.com "Cost of Care" Report - 2025

Date: October 26, 2023

Subject: Analysis of the Care.com "Cost of Care" Report and its implications for parental mental health and well-being

Executive Summary:

The 2025 Care.com "Cost of Care" report reveals a significant crisis in parental well-being, highlighting that the burden of caregiving for children, aging parents, and pets extends far beyond financial costs, deeply impacting mental and emotional health. The study found that a large majority of parents are losing sleep, experiencing emotional distress, and even contemplating self-harm due to care ...