'No mute button for a toddler.' How thousands of parents juggle remote work and parenting
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'No mute button for a toddler.' How thousands of parents juggle remote work and parenting
"As a work-from-home parent of two, Horton said virtual meetings are her biggest challenge, trying to balance work conversations with her toddler's demands."
"Horton, a consultant for an insurance company, shared the struggle of ensuring her kids are occupied during crucial morning meetings amidst the challenges of remote work."
Alisha Horton, a work-from-home parent, shares her morning routine and struggles with balancing work and childcare. With her kids waking up around 7 a.m., she has a narrow window to work effectively while managing their needs. The rise in childcare costs has led many parents like Horton to work from home without traditional childcare support. A recent U.S. Census Bureau survey found that many parents supervise their children while working, highlighting the challenges and compromises faced by remote-working families in managing responsibilities.
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