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I live in Utah, but my parents and brothers still live in Toronto, Canada, where I'm from. This makes for a lot of flight time each year. When I was a newlywed, flying back and forth to see my family was more boring than anything. I'd kick back, read my book, and even have a nap before a hit home. But fast forward a few years, and I now have a six-year-old and a three-year-old tagging along. In
Just as there are many reasons to leave your job to become a stay-at-home parent, there are many reasons why you may choose to go back to work. Many stay-at-home parents go back to work once the kids are in school or have left the nest. For other families, there are financial reasons driving the decision to return to the workforce. Others still may find the life of a stay-at-home parent to be
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I live in Utah, but my parents and brothers still live in Toronto, Canada, where I'm from. This makes for a lot of flight time each year. When I was a newlywed, flying back and
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