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What Is ‘Bare Minimum Monday’ and Will It Work for You?

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Ever since I’ve shifted these expectations of myself for Monday, I’m no longer stressed on Sunday, I’m no longer stressed on Monday, and the rest of my week is actually way more productive.” Instead of explaining why I’m unavailable, it’s held as an existing commitment on my calendar, so I just tell people I’m busy (which I am).

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How Parents Feel About Remote and Hybrid Work Being Here to Stay

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Most of the family-friendly benefits that employers offer occur during the first sprint of parenting—pregnancy and postpartum—and then drop off; but our study showed that it’s the marathon of parenting—beyond parental leave—when parents need support most.” Parents still need child care to work remotely.

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