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Six ways to juggle science and childcare from home

In the face of COVID-19 restrictions on daily life, scientist-parents describe their efforts to balance family and work duties.
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Scientists who have children are trying to manage their productivity as employers, universities and schools worldwide have closed in an effort to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s what six researchers are doing to navigate the tensions that arise when full-time work and full-time parenting intersect at home.

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Nature 580, 673-675 (2020)

doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-020-01060-x

Interviews have been edited for length and clarity.

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  • Correction 22 April 2020: An earlier version of this article erroneously stated that Javier Fernandez’s daughter might watch television or play with stuffed toys to occupy herself for longer periods. In fact, during those times she draws, paints or plays with blocks.

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