We are parents to an active, inquisitive and chatty 26-month-old, and we have never had a babysitter--a choice we made which ensured a huge learning curve for us as new parents and our newborn.
My husband and I chose alternate modes of work so that we could take turns to be with her. So, when one parent has a meeting, the other takes over. This way, we have a lot of time with her and it has been immensely overwhelming, being there to witness all her milestones.
There are times when she has gone to meetings with Papa, and there have been times when she has attended an event Mamma is speaking at. But these long strides began with some initial baby steps.
It began with me going on my maternity break and my husband quitting his job to take a baby break, in the true sense. Participative parenting has worked for us, helping us balance our new roles and our careers. It has been a choice that we as parents have made, and we wouldn't do it any other way.
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By Madhurima Das | www.madhurimadas.blogspot.com