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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Amber Raiken

Emma Grede addresses backlash over her comments about being ‘three-hour mom’ on weekends

Emma Grede has declared that women are held to “an impossible standard” while responding to backlash she faced for calling herself a “three-hour mum” on the weekends.

During an interview with The Wall Street Journal published earlier this month, the 43-year-old businesswoman said she’s a “max three-hour mum,” meaning she’s only with her four kids from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on each day of the weekend. She spends the rest of those two days focusing on activities for herself.

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