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An occasional newsletter from Joy Netanya Thompson, complete with a short essay and curated recs for articles, books, TV shows, and sometimes a (truly life-changing) product.
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What Happens When Your Starring Role in Your Child’s Life Shrinks to a Recurring Guest? (opens the original)
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The first time I experienced real separation from my daughter was when she started daycare. I was going back to work full-time after more than a year of being there for every milestone, every nap, every giggle, every diaper change. And suddenly I was separated from my baby for 9+ hours a day. When I’d pick her up, I would receive a little report card that said how she ate and slept and behaved, but the details were paltry compared to the day in and day out experience of caring for her. I wondere
The Real Reason Why It's Impossible to Be Productive During the Summer (opens the original)
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Summer holds so much promise. Swimming, fresh fruit, fireworks on the Fourth of July, grilled foods, spontaneous get-togethers and warm nights. On the flip side: I am a creature of habit and I thrive on routines. Novelty and variety are fun for me in small doses (or very occasional large doses, like travel). So when summer rolls around and literally every single week has a different schedule, plus the mental load of preparing for a vacation, scanning various day camp emails for necessary details
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