text: When I was a student, I never could really talk about the idea of juggling family with work. I felt like that was a taboo subject in my circle. I was not aware of any mentors in the field with whom I could connect, and it was hard to sort through the advice I was getting. So I believe that we need strong mentors to support the next generation to remove some of the uncertainties about juggling both family and career. We also need to have an open discussion about these topics in the field.
  I talk to other musicians who are parents, and I think time management, childcare, and overall help with everyday tasks are things that we all grapple with, regardless of gender. So, for instance, if there is an artist residency, something that we need to address is childcare during that residency—who will take care of him while I am gone? Can I bring him along? Can my husband join?