Work doesn't always end when you clock out. Sometimes, coming home means starting your next shift. Let's talk about it.

We're discussing the Wage Gap for mothers! To read the full blog post use this link: thecareboard.ku.edu/blogs/wage-g...

Did you know most caregiving work is done unpaid? Let's talk about it!

We're discussing the Gender Wage Gap! To read the full blog post use this link: thecareboard.ku.edu/blogs/gender...

Women are consistently more likely than men to be employed in paid care work. Since 1990, the share of women working in the paid care economy has risen from about 17% to 24.3% in 2024, while the share for men increased more modestly from about 10% to 12.2%.

MomsRising's National Director for Maternal Justice, Tina Sherman reframes the U.S. maternal mortality crisis as a direct result of policy failures that leave moms & families behind.This article provides a clear roadmap forward. https://nonprofitquarterly.org/maternal-mortality-is-a-policy-failure/

Maternal Mortality Is a Policy Failure | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Most pregnancy-related deaths in the United States are preventable. What we are witnessing is not inevitability. It is failure in policy design, implementation, and accountability.

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Many adults in the sandwich generation balance work, childcare, and elder care simultaneously. This unpaid labor supports families, reduces strain on healthcare systems, and keeps the workforce functioning. The Care Board highlights the economic value of care. Link in bio.

Parents spend hours day on childcare. Much of this time is “Active,” representing direct engagement with children, while the other is “Passive,” involving supervision while conducting other tasks. Mothers spend an average over 8 hours a day on childcare, while fathers spend about 7 hours.

Join the Kansas Population Center this Monday for the virtual seminar Life, Death, and Everything in the Middle with speaker Dr. Amanda Gaulke from K-State!

Join the Kansas Population Center this Monday for the virtual seminar Life, Death, and Everything in the Middle with speaker Dr. Amanda Gaulke from K-State!

Join the Kansas Population Center this Monday for the virtual seminar Life, Death, and Everything in the Middle with speaker Dr. Amanda Gaulke from K-State!

Check out some new blog posts for Equal Pay Day! thecareboard.ku.edu/blogs/gender... thecareboard.ku.edu/blogs/wage-g... thecareboard.ku.edu/blogs/gender...

The Gender Wage Gap by State

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Most caregiving in the U.S. occurs unpaid within households. This work is essential to families and the labor market, yet remains largely invisible and under-supported. Tracking participation and hours shows care is widespread, time-intensive, and vital to the broader economy.

Care work is the foundation of the economy. Childcare, elder care, and family caregiving make it possible for millions of people to participate in the workforce. Learn more about the care economy at the Care Board. Link in bio.

Join the Kansas Population Center on Feb 23 for the next Life, Death, and Everything in the Middle virtual seminar! Dr. Susan Stewart and Dr. Kirsten Gustafson will present, "Alcohol Use and Relationship Satisfaction among Same-Sex Couples using the NCHAT." Learn more calendar.ku.edu/event/life-d...

Life, Death, and Everything in the Middle

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Care has real economic value, even when it’s unpaid. Childcare, elder care, and family caregiving underpin the workforce and the broader economy. Learn more at the Care Board. Link in bio.

Care isn’t just a personal responsibility, it’s an economy. The Care Board is here to champion caregivers, resource families, and advocate for a future where care is valued. Follow along as we connect voices shaping the care economy. 💛 #CareEconomy #CareWork #FamilyPolicy #CareIsEssential

Exciting new article by Jessica Grose on American dads & the time they spend with their kids using data from the Care Board! www.nytimes.com/2025/04/30/o...

Opinion | Dads Are Spending More Time With Their Kids Post-Pandemic

Dads started spending more time with their kids and realized they liked it.

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New on The Care Board blog: Parenthood and Full-Time & Part-Time Work: Insights from Prime-Age Workers 📊 Check out the latest insights on full-time vs. part-time work trends: 🔗 thecareboard.ku.edu/blogs/parent... #Parenting #LaborMarket #CareEconomy #KUResearch

Parenthood and Full-Time & Part-Time Work: Insights from Prime-Age Workers

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Check out our new blog post about how to use The Care Board! Explore care statistics across life stages, understand our methodology, and download data for your research and advocacy work. thecareboard.ku.edu/blogs/care-b...

The Care Board: A New Tool for Understanding the Care Economy

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🚨For the past two years, we have worked feverously to create a solid set of starter statistics on the economics of care. I couldn’t be prouder of what our small but mighty team has created for y’all. Check it out below, download data, and follow us @thecareboard.bsky.social! 🚨

The Care Board

The Care Board: Visualizing care connections across the U.S. economy. Using data, we reveal the essential role of care in sustaining families, communities, workers, and the broader economy.

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📊 Introducing The Care Board: A revolutionary dashboard unveiling the hidden value of care work! Our mission is to reveal the essential role of care work in sustaining families, communities and the broader economy. thecareboard.org (1/4)

The Care Board

The Care Board: Visualizing care connections across the U.S. economy. Using data, we reveal the essential role of care in sustaining families, communities, workers, and the broader economy.

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