"Who's Taking Care of Your Kids?"
I've recently returned to somewhat frequent work travel. In that return to travel, I have been reminded of the question that most got under my skin pre-pandemic. Without fail, when I am traveling for work, someone will say to me some version of: "it's so great you are here! but.... who is with the kids?????" "Is your mom watching the kids while you are gone?" "Is your nanny spending the night at the house while you are gone?" I often think this tremendously well meaning question - that is almost always said in a tone of empathy (wow! you are doing so much! how are you taking care of your kids too?) - is really actually a pretty offensive question to my husband. The assumption is that my husband could not POSSIBLY be with the kids while I am gone - and if he is, he most certainly could not be alone. I am a HUGE Dr. Becky Kennedy fan and recently listened to two of her podcasts - one with Reshma Saujani - the founder of Girls Who Code, and one with E