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Podcast: Talking Toddlers
Episode: The Truth About Childhood — And Why Moms Are Leaving the Workforce Ep 118
Description: Why are so many mothers leaving the workforce — and what does it mean for our children?The Washington Post calls it “erasing pandemic gains.” But after 35+ years as a speech-language pathologist working with hundreds of families, I see something deeper: maybe these mothers are choosing to reclaim what matters most.In this episode, I share two powerful family stories that illustrate the difference presence makes — one stretched thin and overwhelmed, the other grounded and intentional — plus the science that backs it up:Erica Komisar’s research on the first three y...