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Proud Workparents

Combining Career and Children as a Member of the LGBTQIA+ Community

Just like every working parent everywhere, you’re going to deal with blowout diapers, a packed schedule, guilt and self-doubt, performance feedback—and you’re going to savor each career win, weekend, and end-of-workday reconnection with the kids. LGBTQIA+ workparenting is just that: workparenting. At the same time, this road can come with a few distinct twists, particularly early on. While your own experience will be unique, let’s take a look at what those common turns are, in rough workparent-chronological order. We’ll also look at how to steer through each one safely and confidently so you can keep your true focus where you want it: on your career, ...

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