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A Real Village Moment
When we first moved to Texas in 2007, I was starting a new job on Monday and had no childcare for my five children, who ranged in age from 10 to 2. I was panicking. My husband and I didn’t know anyone … Continue reading
Posted in Reflections
Tagged babysit, childcare, community, love, parenting, relocations, stranger
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Who’s Got Your Kids
Once I was visibly pregnant, many assumed I was leaving my restaurant to stay at home with my kids. It felt like I had two choices: abandon my family to pursue my career or stay at home to be a … Continue reading
The End of Leaning In
I recently came across a headline in the New York Times titled What Sheryl Sandberg’s ‘Lean In’ Has Meant to Women, then and now. My thoughts flashed back to why I never read this book. I then wondered “Are women still … Continue reading
Posted in Reading
Tagged book club, book review, childcare, classism, gender bias, inclusive, Inequality, Lean In Movement, low-income, maternity leave, Privileged, racism, sexism, sexual harassment, Sheryl Sandberg, Structural changes, structural disadvantages, white privilege, women, Women of color, womens literature
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Grandparents
Comical Explanation
Posted in Reflections
Tagged childcare, comic strip, grandkids, grandparents, in-laws, individual attention, love, parenting, play date, support system
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The Setup
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Tagged babysitter, babysitting, childcare, children, conversation, diapers, encouragement, friendship, life, opportunity, parenting, parenting tools, Poop, potty training, responsibility, self-awareness, Toddlers
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