There are so many articles about the challenges and stresses of being a working parent. But this is an article about joy.
What I Learned About Working Parenthood After My Kids Grew Up
And what I wish I’d known when my kids were young.
April 13, 2018
Summary.
There are so many articles about the challenges and stresses of being a working parent. But there are also joys, especially as your kids get older. It’s delightful watching the kids you have adored, accompanied, and applauded for a couple of decades blossom into themselves — and leave you the freedom to do the same. Moreover, the more professional they get, the more relevant they discover you become. Not only do your business networks come in handy, but so does just about everything you’ve ever learned about stuff, from accounting to leadership. Being a working parent can be hard. But as you get older, like many other things, it gets better and better.
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