It's a Real Mother, Part 4: Leave

The Longest Shortest Time

Hillary Frank | Realm

Health & Fitness, Sexuality, Parenting, Kids & Family

4.8 • 4.2K Ratings

🗓️ 29 November 2017

⏱️ 51 minutes

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Summary

Lots of American moms desperately need access to paid parental leave, and can’t get it. Meanwhile, lots of dads can -- and don’t use it. We look at one surprising approach to closing that gap. (Hint: velour track suits.) See our video and find out how you can help at itsarealmother.com. And share YOUR stories using #itsarealmother. This episode is brought to you by Spice Islands, Fracture (code: TIME15), Little Passports, and Third Love. Use the promo codes at checkout for a special discount.

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0:00.0	Here at the Longest Fortest Time, we know that communicating with your kid can be hard,
0:11.8	but it is so satisfying when you find something that works.
0:15.6	Maybe you write each other letters.
0:18.0	Maybe you've created a secret code language.
0:20.7	Maybe you've played two truths in a lie at dinner.
0:23.4	Well, right now, we are working on a book.
0:26.1	It's called Weird Parenting Winds, and it'll feature real tips from real parents about
0:31.4	how to get your kids to tell you things and how to share important things about yourself
0:36.6	with your kids.
0:38.1	And you, you, my friend, can be in this book, but we are only collecting stories for a little
0:43.6	while longer, so we need to hear from you now.
0:46.1	We're actually collecting all kinds of winds, and we especially need to hear from parents
0:50.7	of older kids.
0:52.2	You can even tell us creative strategies that your own parents used on you.
0:56.4	It is super easy to submit your story.
0:59.0	Just go to LongestShortestTime.com and click Participate.
1:02.7	This book will be so good thanks to you.
1:06.3	We can't wait to hear what you have to say.
1:16.8	This is the Longest Shortest Time.
1:17.8	I'm Hillary Frank, and I'm here with producer Abigail Keel.
1:21.2	Hey, Abigail.
1:22.2	Hey, Hillary.
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