March 4 2024- Meaghan Robbins, a Marysville resident, discusses the challenges she faces when her husband, a member of the Army National Guard, is deployed for extended periods. While she appreciates the extra income during deployments for childcare, the situation changes when he returns to being a first responder. Robbins is concerned about burdening her police officer husband with overtime to cover childcare costs, set to increase from $300 to $350 monthly. Balancing the necessity of dual incomes with the importance of quality care and education for their toddler is a key consideration for the family. Robbins highlights the value of the lessons learned at daycare that she cannot replicate.
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