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But unlike the tradwife with her gaggle of youngsters underfoot, the orangutan mother sustains this intense caretaking by spacing her kids seven or so years apart.

From Slate May 10, 2026

Then, several weeks before the trip, involved with caretaking responsibilities and trip-planning, the idea somehow, suddenly, made sense.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 3, 2025

So Alice relinquishes caretaking her father out of his grief.

From Salon Oct. 26, 2024

For the women who have attended these postpartum retreats, they credit the experience with helping them heal and relax postpartum, as well as teaching them very necessary infant caretaking skills.

From Slate Jul. 13, 2024

Jonas greeted them and the caretaking attendants at work nearby.

From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry




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