
My Husband Took On More Childcare While I Built My Business - Here’s Why It Works
Real Women's Stories with Lisa QuaitShow Notes
In this mini episode, Liv Parkes explains how she and her husband created a partnership that allowed her to pursue her ambition while he took on more of the childcare. She shares why their different attitudes towards work complement each other, how they divide family responsibilities and what their sons are learning from seeing both parents contribute equally.
Liv also opens up about the guilt that can come with long working days, missing school pick-ups and wondering whether her children understand why she works so hard.
Listen to the previous episode to hear Liv’s complete story.
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