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Grandparents’ Day and the Grandmother Effect
Last Sunday, for the 35th time since it was instituted, Grandparents’ Day was observed in the United States, honoring 65 million grandparents. In addition to loving their grandkids, grandparents are often responsible for providing childcare and support. A recent survey found that a grandparent regularly cares for nearly one-third of the children under age 5 who have working mothers. And 3 million grandparents are primarily in charge of raising their grandchildren. For me, love is the main commodity I provide to my grandkids and I get it back in multiples. … Continue reading
Plan to Return to the Workforce?
In the current economic downturn, many mothers are planning a return to work to make up for their partner’s lost income. If you’re one of them, you’ll need to create an opportunity to focus your energies and see yourself from a new perspective. Stories of other womenwho have gone through this challenging process can provide helpful insights and thoughts. Once you begin, your experience will give you the incentive to continue. If you’re still feeling overwhelmed about where to start, you can find helpful video tips about how to re-enter … Continue reading
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