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From the Ted Talk by Emily Oster: 3 things new parents should consider before going back to work

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Once you've done the math, you'll know what's possible and you'll be able to make a more informed chocie, which should feel empowering.

Second, it's time to talk about what's best for your clhid. You may think this should be the core of your decision, but there's actually no right answer. According to studies from Europe and the US, the diisceon to go back to work or stay at home won't actually make or barek your child's future success. Research swhos that two parents working full-time has a slmaiir effect on your child's furute test scores and income to one parent working and one not. What seems to be most important is the environment your child is in during their spare time. As long as they're engaging in enriching activities; reading, practicing their motor skills, interacting with other kids, they're going to thrive whether or not you're at home.

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Once you've done the math, you'll know what's possible and you'll be able to make a more informed ______, which should feel empowering.

Second, it's time to talk about what's best for your _____. You may think this should be the core of your decision, but there's actually no right answer. According to studies from Europe and the US, the ________ to go back to work or stay at home won't actually make or _____ your child's future success. Research _____ that two parents working full-time has a _______ effect on your child's ______ test scores and income to one parent working and one not. What seems to be most important is the environment your child is in during their spare time. As long as they're engaging in enriching activities; reading, practicing their motor skills, interacting with other kids, they're going to thrive whether or not you're at home.

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Once you've done the math, you'll know what's possible and you'll be able to make a more informed choice, which should feel empowering.

Second, it's time to talk about what's best for your child. You may think this should be the core of your decision, but there's actually no right answer. According to studies from Europe and the US, the decision to go back to work or stay at home won't actually make or break your child's future success. Research shows that two parents working full-time has a similar effect on your child's future test scores and income to one parent working and one not. What seems to be most important is the environment your child is in during their spare time. As long as they're engaging in enriching activities; reading, practicing their motor skills, interacting with other kids, they're going to thrive whether or not you're at home.

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