Six years ago, remote working parents were something of an anomaly — or at least a group that was a fringe part of the economy. That’s why, in 2017, when a BBC correspondent’s family hilariously crashed his interview, we all gawked, laughed, and (speaking for the parents in the room) thought, “Hey, that guy gets to work at home with his kids — not too bad.” Fast-forward one pandemic later and working from home is no longer seen as an oddity. In fact, it’s slowly being considered by academics, business leaders, and workers as a multi-faceted perk, one that can benefit work-life balance, family planning, and, yes, productivity. As the studies continue to come in, it’s clear that remote work isn’t going away — and that kids interrupting meetings is a funny, adorable, and perfectly acceptable part of life.