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Apr 2020
27m 53s

Going Remote: Kids at Home

37signals
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Several of Basecamp's working parents talk about (not) getting things done with small children around, navigating responsibilities and feelings with partners, structuring the day, primal screaming, and more. You can also watch the full video replay of this Q&A session. Show Notes Going Remote series on YouTube - 00:10 Basecamp's Remote Resources page - 0 ... Show More
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