Sometimes change happens gradually and sometimes it happens within a short span of time. My guest this week, Kendra Bottini, knows what it feels like to have many life changes happening all at once! She had a baby, came back from maternity leave, and then got promoted to a Curator position shortly after her return! Sometimes when the opportunity is there you go for it!
Kendra and I also talk a bit about cosleeping with your child. The world of infant sleep is so polarizing, however, given the nature of an animal care professional’s job and the natural history knowledge we obtain about species in our care, it’s hard not to see the connection between animals sleeping with their offspring and the human desire to do the same.
Kendra’s biggest piece of advice is to remember to set aside time for family, but to also give yourself the opportunity to still love your job. It IS feasible to have kids and work in the zoo field. You'll always find a way - you might have to think outiside the box but as animals keepers we are often used to this!
If you're interested in the book Kendra mentioned, Sweet Sleep, I've linked it here -
Sweet Sleep - La Leche League International (llli.org)
Mothering Wildlife links:
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Instagram @motheringwildlife
Email: motheringwildlife@gmail.com
Sometimes change happens gradually and sometimes it happens within a short span of time. My guest this week, Kendra Bottini, knows what it feels like to have many life changes happening all at once! She had a baby, came back from maternity leave, and then got promoted to a Curator position shortly after her return! Sometimes when the opportunity is there you go for it!
Kendra and I also talk a bit about cosleeping with your child. The world of infant sleep is so polarizing, however, given the nature of an animal care professional’s job and the natural history knowledge we obtain about species in our care, it’s hard not to see the connection between animals sleeping with their offspring and the human desire to do the same.
Kendra’s biggest piece of advice is to remember to set aside time for family, but to also give yourself the opportunity to still love your job. It IS feasible to have kids and work in the zoo field. You'll always find a way - you might have to think outiside the box but as animals keepers we are often used to this!
If you're interested in the book Kendra mentioned, Sweet Sleep, I've linked it here -
Sweet Sleep - La Leche League International (llli.org)
Mothering Wildlife links:
Facebook MotheringWildlifePodcast
Instagram @motheringwildlife
Email: motheringwildlife@gmail.com