Column switching
The use of multiple columns connected by switching valves. Fractions from a primary column can be switched to two or more secondary columns, which in turn can be further diverted to additional columns or to the detector. This process is used for better chromatographic separations or for sample cleanup.
I’ve found that the small routines—like a calm bedtime chat or letting my child help with dinner—often matter more than the big parenting plans. They don’t always go smoothly, but those are usually the moments we both remember.