How To Be Human, by Sarah K Peck

How To Be Human, by Sarah K Peck

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Let Your House Stay Messy

Perfectly folded toddler pajamas isn't going to get us better paid leave.

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Sarah K Peck
Mar 07, 2023
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We need to rest.

We need to put the laundry down, leave it unfolded. We need to do more of a sub-par job at making dinner.

It’s okay to let the toys stay out. Let’s not impulse buy the next thing. Talk to the other parents and have a birthday party without presents and favors. Party favors are just a lot of plastic that becomes trash.

Be a little more mess…

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