👶🕒 Backup Care = HUGE Money - How to Get Started

Today’s Issue: Thanksgiving Travel Prep; Is Backup Care Right For Me; ECE in the News = 1 cup of coffee.

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T-Day Travel. It’s Going to be Crazy!: Are you traveling for Thanksgiving this week? If so, it might be a bit nuts. The travel estimates are in, and it’s looking rough. AAA predicts 81.8m people will travel between Nov. 25 and Dec. 1. That’s 1.6m more than last year. And to prep, Nov. 30, is predicted to be the worst air travel day of all, with 3.2m+ domestic seats booked. Wait, now we have to prep extra travel time in addition to debating politics and football with our loved ones? ✈

Stay ahead of the game. Get all the travel details 👉👉👉 in this ARTICLE!!

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🧸🤝 Backup Care is Big Business - Is it Right for You?

Bright Horizons had a BIG quarter for Q3 2025. And backup care was the biggest driver. Revenue increased 12% to $803M with backup care growing 26% to $253M. The business cases are out there. Check out these quick stats:

• ROI ranged from ~90% up to ~425%, depending on benefit structure.

• Access to childcare benefits significantly reduces absenteeism, with working parents saving up to ~13 workdays per year.

• Childcare support improves employee retention, lowering costly turnover.

• Benefits also boost productivity, as employees experience less stress and fewer disruptions.

So the question is, is backup care an option for you? How do I get started? What resources do I have available? Our recent blog post covers ALL of that with links. Check it out below!

👇‼️ We created step-by-step instructions to see if it’s the right fit for you!👇‼️👇

ECE In The News

💾 80s Moms vs. Now: Ah, the ’80s! Big hair, neon colors, and a whole lot of parenting anxiety. Moms had different worries then vs. now. Parenting is tough no matter what decade. But this fun article lets us walk down memory lane about what moms stress over. If you want a bit of fun nostalgia of the top 5 worries, check out the article 👉👉 HERE.

🏙️ The Numbers are In!: Looks like the ECE industry is poised for huge growth. Through 2033, the US childcare industry is expected to grow to $110B. With increased demand from more parents returning to work, evolving family structures like single-parent and dual-income households, and other factors, are kicking in the growth. Read up on the details 👉👉 HERE.

The Internet is a Playground:

🗓️ On this Day in History: In 1963, the former president, John F Kennedy, was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery. The president was known for championing the Civil Rights movement and after a brutal assassination, upto 300k mourners attended his funeral. 🇺🇸

🧠 Brainteaser Game: A crossword puzzle, but one letter is missing.

🐘 Do a Little Dance!: Okay, okay. Baby elephants are freaking cute.

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