My child was surprised I was home before dark
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Many working parents in Singapore want to be more involved in childcare, but are often constrained by long working days, commutes and workplace expectations.
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When I came home one late afternoon after a spate of busy days in the office that had seen me miss dinnertime with my children, one of my sons looked up in surprise.
“Mama, you’re home? But it’s not dark outside yet.” He didn’t mean to make me feel guilty – he was simply stating a fact.
