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How Remote Work Has Helped a Generation of Working Parents

How Remote Work Has Helped a Generation of Working Parents
NYT Business Sunday 21 June 2026, 07:00 UTC By Claire Cain Miller 1 min read
Key Points

Elizabeth Terhune, with her children in Santa Fe, N.M., worked from home when her youngest was born during the pandemic. Remote work has enabled more mothers of young children to stay in the labor force.

Elizabeth Terhune, with her children in Santa Fe, N.M., worked from home when her youngest was born during the pandemic. Remote work has enabled more mothers of young children to stay in the labor force.
Elizabeth Terhune (PERSON) Santa Fe (LOCATION) N.M. (LOCATION)
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