With an avalanche of information (and misinformation) just a click or a touch away, how do we discern good from bad? As parents, we have a powerful influence from Day One on our children’s health, development and well-being. And yet we often feel undervalued and unsupported in that most important role. Beth Quist from…
A recent article in Time magazine ruffled some feathers when its author proclaimed that the “Chore Wars” were over, that men and women had nearly identical workloads in terms of paid and unpaid work. Despite more men taking on a bigger role with child care and housework, some experts argue that it’s still the women…
In what ways do moms and dads face similar challenges, and how has that changed in recent years? Conversations about work and family often revolve around challenges faced by moms who are employed outside the home. But a recent study at Boston College’s Center for Work and Family is changing the conversation, with findings…
In this week’s podcast, Working Mother Media’s Helen Jonsen inspires us to be flexible and find a healthy balance at every stage of our children’s lives! We all strive for a healthy balance of work and family, but when the demands become overwhelming, many parents overlook how their children might contribute to the process….
