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Business Insider
1 week ago
Boston

I moved 1,800 miles and took a 20% pay cut to live near my parents. It's a high-cost area, but they get to see our kids.

Family support outweighs financial sacrifices when relocating for a better quality of life.
The move from Texas to Massachusetts exemplifies the struggle for childcare and work-life balance during the pandemic. [ more ]
Business Insider
3 weeks ago
Writing

We couldn't afford day care, so I'm a stay-at-home mom while working full time. I'm trying not to resent my partner.

Choosing to be a stay-at-home mom presented challenges in balancing work and childcare, compounded by high costs and long waitlists for daycare. [ more ]
Scary Mommy
4 months ago
Parenting

Mom Defends Millennial Parents Judged For Always Being On Their Phone

It's common for parents to be on their phones during kids' activities due to work responsibilities, not neglect. [ more ]
Business Insider
1 week ago
Boston

I moved 1,800 miles and took a 20% pay cut to live near my parents. It's a high-cost area, but they get to see our kids.

Family support outweighs financial sacrifices when relocating for a better quality of life.
The move from Texas to Massachusetts exemplifies the struggle for childcare and work-life balance during the pandemic. [ more ]
Business Insider
3 weeks ago
Writing

We couldn't afford day care, so I'm a stay-at-home mom while working full time. I'm trying not to resent my partner.

Choosing to be a stay-at-home mom presented challenges in balancing work and childcare, compounded by high costs and long waitlists for daycare. [ more ]
Scary Mommy
4 months ago
Parenting

Mom Defends Millennial Parents Judged For Always Being On Their Phone

It's common for parents to be on their phones during kids' activities due to work responsibilities, not neglect. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Parenting

When the Couple Likes Your Child Just Not at Their Wedding

More couples are opting for child-free weddings to prioritize adult-only experiences and avoid distractions.
Parents attending child-free weddings face the challenge of finding childcare or declining the invitation. [ more ]
www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
3 months ago
Education

Parent slams 'unacceptable' decision to close Sutton school for election

The closure of Muschamp Primary School for use as a polling station is causing significant disruption for children with speech and language disorders and other neurodiversities. [ more ]
Business Insider
3 months ago
Parenting

My mom provides our childcare, but we have different rules for the kids. It creates tension.

Having family as childcare can lead to differences in parenting styles, creating tension and confusion. [ more ]
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