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Let’s say it again for those in the back. Motherhood IS NOT a deficiency! It’s time for employers to recognize motherhood as the powerhouse it truly is; a source of resilience, multitasking prowess, and unparalleled dedication. Let’s shift the narrative from seeing motherhood as a limitation to recognizing it as the valuable asset it truly is.

Are Grandparents Moving To Be Closer to Their Grandkids? Now that the pandemic has passed, many grandparents want more than ever to be near their grandchildren again to make up for that lost time. But how are they getting that “Grandparent Wish?” The data tells us many are moving to make sure they’re getting more quality time. The data shows grandparents are moving further to be near their grandchildren. If you have grandchildren of your own, maybe you can relate. When you decide it’s time to be closer to your loved ones, let's connect. Broker associate Keller Williams #sanantoniorealestateagent

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Is it uncomfortable to put the spotlight on an unequal experience of motherhood? (phrase used in the Straits Times article on Saturday.) Perhaps. Uncomfortable topics become less uncomfortable the more we shed light on it. Like #singlemomlife. Which is why I'm glad The Straits Times featured an article on Sat May 11 on single mothers (link below). “𝘕𝘰 𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘫𝘰𝘣 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥.“ H/t to Kay Pang's post (link in comments) that highlighted the article and also gave pointers on handling work conversations with single moms. Here from yet another #singlemom living my life the best I can for the last 8 years. 👉 𝗨𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗼 𝟭:  There are no off days.  There is back-breaking exhaustion and mental fatigue where you hit a wall, and then have to pick yourself up again because there is no backup plan.   My suggestion is not throw a pity party.  The fatigue is what it is, single moms know it.  Provide support or witness, not sympathy. 👉 𝗨𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗼 𝟮: There are different reasons why single parents exist.  And different co-parenting situations, some have the benefit of helpers, some don't. My suggestion is to avoid comparison or make one situation seem less "serious" than another.  "At least you have a helper", "at least you co-parent". There are still no off-days, moms still carry a heavier part of the emotional labor and there is no one to share it with.  Also, why do we need to compare between types? 👉 𝗨𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗼 𝟯: You often miss more school activities and family dinners. Constantly playing catchup.  You are never sure if you are done, but staying home with kids is never an option.  On top of that, you still put your heart into work, hoping to be a role model for the kids. Don't make single moms keep having to prove that their situation doesn't set them back.  "𝘈𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘰 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴?"  Other employees may have other things going on in their lives too, but they usually don't get the brunt of unconscious bias as much as single moms do. * To #singlemoms, we do do great work - in home and in our careers. You are allowed to have purpose and passion in life.  Don't forget your value just because some do.  Celebrate life and motherhood.  If you can, build communities of support around you. Oh! And if you left 3 ceiling light bulbs burnt out for weeks on end, clutter at the corners keep piling, and often forgot to check if your kid packed properly for school, with library books past the due date, I see you. You've got this. ------------------------- 👋 For #leadership , #workingmom, #redefininglimits  #keepingitreal >> follow Andrea T.  #undilutedbyAT

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Knock, knock? Whose taking care of the kids when their parents are working to fill all those vacant jobs? Well, in someplaces, it’s the parents because there are no alternatives (unless you can hire a private nanny). Which typically means the mother stays home, totally family earnings decrease, buying power is reduced, tight labor market further contacts. It’s all connected. #WorkforceChallenges #AffordableChildcare #AccessibleChildcare #FloridaEconomics