🗞️ CPC-CG member Professor Athina Vlachantoni and CPC-CG Co-Director Professor Maria Evandrou (Department of #Gerontology at University of #Southampton) recently wrote an article examining why white British #families are more likely to depend on #grandparents for #childcare, drawing on findings from #UnderstandingSociety data.
Head to section 5 of the latest #ChangingPopulations magazine to read the article: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/WzAYgcw05ELXCdXJ?ref=Link&loc=play
Preparing for maternity leave is an exciting time, though it can sometimes bring financial worries 🤰💸.
While claiming UIF may feel confusing, understanding the process early allows you to focus on recovery and bonding with your baby📝💛.
Plan, stay informed, and give yourself peace of mind during this special chapter 🌸✨.
Read more here: https://zurl.co/q9Yed
#BabyYumYum #BYY #MaternityLeave #ParentingTips #WorkingParents #UIF2026 #NewParentLife #ParentSupport #PregnancyJourney
Gen X mom reenacts 'coming home from school' in the '80s and it's totally perfect
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/gen-x-mom-coming-home-ex1
A Patagonia employee breastfed her baby in a meeting. Her male VP's response was perfect.
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/patagonia-breastfeeding-ex1
A collection of photos of me holding one of my several kids during #worship over the years. Second photo was from this morning where I spoke at our preschool’s #Thanksgiving performance. My youngest’s daycare is out for three weeks and so he’s been with me every day. So I spoke about the blessing of getting to spend this time with him despite its difficulties.
💼👨👩👧👦 Juggling Work + Parenting? You’re Doing Better Than You Think! Balancing a career and family isn’t about perfection — it’s about setting real expectations and showing up with heart. This guide helps working parents stay ambitious and present — without burning out. Read more: https://zurl.co/kUEMM
#WorkingParents #ParentingBalance #BabyYumYum #DreamBigParentSmart
Parenting isn’t a gap; it’s growth. 💼💛
Your time raising children taught you skills worth celebrating, not hiding.
Discover how to confidently highlight your parenting break on LinkedIn and show employers the full picture of your journey.
Read the full article here 👉 https://zurl.co/eQ7BY
#BabyYumYum #WorkingParents #CareerGrowth #ParentingJourney #LinkedInTips #SouthAfricanParents #ParentingInSA #CareerConfidence #MomLife #WorkLifeBalance
Man sends colleague a 'bizarre, abusive' email. The reason for it is actually heartwarming.
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/person-shares-cute-butt-dial
Summer remote work with kids = totally different rhythm
🌅 6am: Pure focus before chaos
🏊🏼 10am-5pm: Work chunks between pool breaks
School season = compressed intensity
Summer = split rhythm with breathing room
Only possible because @bufferapp offers real flexibility - not taking that privilege for granted 🙏
The afternoon pool sessions? Non-negotiable.
The 6am deep work? Also non-negotiable.
🗞️🗞️ “Fathers contribute to #childcare but mothers — even those who work outside the home — are much more likely to handle the difficult jobs that get in the way of a regular working day and need to be done at a specific time," says Bernice Kuang in The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/life-style/parenting/article/flexible-hours-trap-mothers-into-doing-more-parenting-gmp095wd2
#family #fertility #genderequality #workingparents #socialscience #demography #gendergap #generationsandgendersurvey #generationsandgenderprogramme
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