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Although most parents welcome remote and hybrid work arrangements, many also are experiencing the tradeoffs – and they are looking to their employers for support.

Nearly 6 in 10 said increased flexibility in their schedules is a source of fulfillment and relief, according to the ninth annual Modern Family Index survey from Bright Horizons. However, these benefits often come at a cost. They often feel isolated, talking only to people in their household, and some go days without leaving their house.

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