U.S. childcare costs are astronomical. More families are turning to grandparents

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Published on September 20, 2026 • Originally reported by Joe Hernandez. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Stacia Bourne (left) and her mother, Mary Jo Galusha, spend time with Bourne

Grandparents taking care of their grandkids is nothing new. But the surging cost of childcare in the U.S. has made familial support even more critical for some parents who struggle to afford it.

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