More young children in daycare after new parental leave law

More babies aged six to 11 months are being enrolled in daycare, after a 2022 law change resulted in more equal, but reduced total, parental leave. Daycare managers are concerned about the extra pressure, while child psychologists say the developmental effects on the children are yet unknown.

More babies aged six to 11 months are being enrolled in daycare, after a 2022 law change resulted in more equal, but reduced total, parental leave. Daycare managers are concerned about the extra pressure, while child psychologists say the developmental effects on the children are yet unknown.


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