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In The Guardian, Better Life Lab Story Fellow Feylyn Lewis describes her childhood experience as a “little nurse” to her mother, and the many challenges millions of youth caring for their family members face today.
Outside Atlanta, the Godfreys are caught in a cycle of job loss and eviction. That stress has implications for the kids.
Our entertainment initiative was excited to start the year by participating in three official events at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.
TV and film viewers are eager to see more realistic, authentic depictions of reproductive health decisions on screen.
A short primer on private-sector workers鈥 access and use of federal unpaid leave through the FMLA and an introduction to state programs.
A short primer on state paid family and medical leave programs across 13 states and Washington, DC.
A new report concludes that newer voluntary, optional paid leave policies in several states are not leading to coverage.
From the struggles of parenthood to confronting a cancer diagnosis, Vicki Shabo and Lydia Storie count down the top TV care moments of 2025.
Despite a year marked by political uncertainty and ongoing challenges for working families, the Better Life Lab has made extraordinary strid