How do you handle balancing kids and a family with big law? What firms are better for finding this type of balance?

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WFH makes it easier. I try to handle one of the wake up or bedtime for the kids (1 and 5) every day, and log on before or after that to capture lost time. I also try to set aside a special block of time on the weekends for each kiddo (soccer for the 5yo, just killing time with the 1yo). My SO stays at home and we have a cleaning service, so that helps too.

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