I get so fired up talking about this issue. We talk a lot about how we’re pro-family in this country. But, when it comes down to it, do America’s policies actually support families? We’ve made this political.. And that’s where we’ve gone wrong because this is an ECONOMIC issue. Yes, you heard me right, this is all about the economy. As Australia’s former Prime Minister, Scott Morrison will tell us, when families are supported through family-friendly policies, the economy booms. Not only that, families are strengthened, and we close the gender equity gap. There is a lot of work to be done. But, let’s talk about where to start and why everyone wins when families are supported. Life Happens. Let’s Talk About It. Listen in to learn more: * Evolving Australian Policies | 0:08:22 - 0:08:43 * Economic Impact of Subsidized Childcare | 0:10:46 - 0:13:19 * Strengthening Families Through Economic Support | 0:24:05 - 0:25:41 * Comparing Family Support Systems in Australia | 0:31:01 - 0:32:07 * Enriching Childcare Through Education | 0:33:47 - 0:35:05 * Supporting Families Through Advocacy and Collaboration | 0:40:14 - 0:41:16 SUMMARY: In this episode, we are digging into why childcare is an economic issue, the importance of supporting families at the policy level, the number one barrier for women in the workplace in the United States, and how it benefits employers to have family friendly policies. LINKS: Pick up a copy Scottt’s new book : Plans For Your Good: A Prime Minister's Testimony of God's Faithfulness https://amzn.to/3zOsIPn THE CARRY ALL NEWSLETTER by and for working moms https://carrymedia.com/the-carry-all/ SIGNUP FOR PAULA’S NEWSLETTER https://www.paulafarisofficial.com/newsletter FOLLOW PAULA ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/paulafaris/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices