I chose to explore the website http://www.zerotothree.org/ . The focus of Zero To Three, a not for profit organization, is to educate and assist those Early Childhood professionals, politicians (and others who create and vote regarding early education legislation) and families in their quest to enhance the experiences of infants and toddlers. The mission of Zero to Three is to advocate for the health and development of infants and toddlers from birth to three years of age.
The balance between parenting and professionalism can be difficult to achieve. While perusing the Zero to Three website, I was drawn to an essay, "Parenting and Professionalism: The Myth of Having It All" by Robin B. Thomas, PhD. RN. that relayed her experience with this issue. Thomas writes of her struggle to come to terms with having to give up some aspects of her career in order to spend more time with her family. Thomas makes the important point that, "professionals and institutions need to become more supportive of the transition to, and the experience of, parenthood among professionals need to become supportive of the transition to and experience of parenthood among professionals" (Thomas, 1990).
Reference
Thomas, Robin B, PhD. RN (1990). Parenting and Professionalism: The Myth of Having It All. retrieved from http://www.zerotothree.org/early-care-education/child-care/parenting-professionalism-myth.html
The balance between parenting and professionalism can be difficult to achieve. While perusing the Zero to Three website, I was drawn to an essay, "Parenting and Professionalism: The Myth of Having It All" by Robin B. Thomas, PhD. RN. that relayed her experience with this issue. Thomas writes of her struggle to come to terms with having to give up some aspects of her career in order to spend more time with her family. Thomas makes the important point that, "professionals and institutions need to become more supportive of the transition to, and the experience of, parenthood among professionals need to become supportive of the transition to and experience of parenthood among professionals" (Thomas, 1990).
Reference
Thomas, Robin B, PhD. RN (1990). Parenting and Professionalism: The Myth of Having It All. retrieved from http://www.zerotothree.org/early-care-education/child-care/parenting-professionalism-myth.html
I agree that trying to balance parenthood and professionalism is difficult to achieve because both roles are very demaning. They each need devoted attention and care. We all know that from birth to three years of age is a very important stage of development in children. I would think the amount of time you spend in both areas need to be time of quality and value. I am looking forward to reading more of what you find out about how to manage the two at the same time.
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