We know that parenting will be hard work. But should becoming a parent make life so much harder?

I am at my best when I have the freedom to create and think big.

In a world where multi-tasking is put on a pedestal, monotasking is the name of the game.

So just what is it about the U.S. that has put families in such a uniquely hard position, despite the well documented benefits of better policies?

The deep work task is in my zone of genius, or at least, my zone of excellence.

Deep work is only achieved by women with caregiving responsibilities (like me) when we transfer the mental load to men.

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Right after that first cup of coffee hits, I am able to enter a deep flow.

I'm teaching, starting to plan a 10th anniversary edition of my book; opining on whatever strikes me as needing opining. What enables me to do that?

I do my best deep work in the evening. Usually when there is a deadline looming.