Helping Your Child Succeed Despite Job Loss (Part 2)- Why U.S. Families Face Greater Risks After Job Loss—And What Needs to Change

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Originally published at: Helping Your Child Succeed Despite Job Loss (Part 2)- Why U.S. Families Face Greater Risks After Job Loss—And What Needs to Change – Mamapedia™

The research by Mari & Keizer (2021), Hill et al. (2011), and Khanam & Nghiem (2016) underscores that job loss affects children in long-lasting ways. But in the U.S., these effects are amplified due to weaker safety nets.

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Oh boy this is particularly relevant today with the brutal downsizing of government and the many contractors that feed there! I’m guessing there’s some buyers remorse out there! Elections have consequences!!

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@RoxyAnn if you have the time you might also want to read part 1 of this two part series that describes the research in more detail. Love to get more of your thoughts.