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- 5 Ways Working Parents Can Remain PeopleThe danger of being a working parent is losing yourself in work, family or both and forgetting that you are a person - - unique, distinctive and special. Here are five things you can do in order to keep your sanity, individuality and autonomy.
Can a working parent be a homeschool teacher?Working parents don't have to automatically cross homeschooling off the list. While it may not work for some families, it may be the superior option for others. Before you toss the idea away, consider what I've learned from teaching my kids and working.
How Winter Weather Affects the Working ParentWinter weather isn't something that most people panic about...unless you have someone little to think about.- Smart Solutions for Working Parents in a Child-care CrisisWorking parents face difficult situations every day, especially when it comes to finding quality child care at a moment's notice. Here is some smart tips and useful advice for avoiding an all-out child care emergency!
6 Tips for Working Parents Who TravelSix tips for parents who travel for work and how they can still connect with their children.- Advice for Working ParentsWorking parents have lots on their minds. Their child's welfare and how their children are taken care of while they are working are just some of them.
- My Experiment as a Working ParentAfter excepting a temporary job working full-time, a parents gains new perspective on her decision to be a stay-at-home mom.
- Benefits of Getting a Criminal Justice Degree Online for Working ParentsWorking parents have many unique challenges to face while pursuing a college education. This article highlights ten great benefits of choosing to earn a criminal justice degree online.
Ways Working Parents Can Manage School-Aged Children in the SummerTips on how to keep the kids happy and having fun during the summer time while mom and dad work full time.- Tips for Working Parents to Improve Child's Learning in Daily ActivitiesTips for working parents who only have mornings and evenings to improve their children's learning skills.
Breakfast Recipes and Ideas for Working ParentsWorking parents may have a real difficulty enjoying a healthy breakfast. The chaos of getting ready in the morning may lead to unhealthy breakfast choices, or worse, no breakfast at all. Here are some healthy, tasty breakfast ideas just for working parents.- The Working Parent's Guide to Family BondingHow can we balance work with family time while still getting the most out of both? How can we be successful at our jobs and still have a close bond with our children?
How to Become a Morning Person by DefaultWhat the experts say versus reality, and what working parents have to say.- Kids on Summer Vacation: A Working Parent's DilemmaFor families, June is a busy time. And right around the corner is summer vacation - lazy days for kids but often stressful for working parents. If you haven't nailed down your plans, here are some ideas that can help your work/life balance.
- Grandma was the Start of Something GoodYou learn form your elders or fond memories and with each road you travel down you discover why you've journeyed at all.
- On Time Management, Burnout, and the Scheduling Woes of a Working ParentThis parenting advice column reassures a working mother that her high stress level does not mean she is a poor parent. We try to encourage her and suggest some strategies for dealing with the scheduling difficulties.
- Parental Obligations vs. Work: Five Tips for Prioritizing Your ResponsibilitiesYour priority is family but you have deadlines at work, too. Here are five tips for prioritizing responsibilities of a working parent.
Having Two Working Parents is Bad for KidsThroughout history, the biggest deficiency that has plagued mankind is the ability to find the biggest idiot and elect him/her as leader. This trait starts in childhood when children choose the popular kids who dictate the rest of the school's behavior.- A Working Parents Dinner SolutionAn easy solution on what a parent should do for dinner on a weekday
- The Working Parents Dilemma- when It's Okay to Leave Your Child Home AloneWorking parents deal with a lot of stress when it comes to balancing work and family. When your child outgrows traditional childcare, is it safe to leave them home alone?
- 8 Ways Working Parents Can Stay Connected with Their KidsWith all the demands on a working parent's time, making quality time with our kids can be a challenge. Here's some free, easy ideas to stay close with your children.
- Obsolete: Yesterdays House of Tomorrow TodayA poetic reminder that what is all the rage today will turn into obsolescence - often, in our own lifetimes.
- How to Start an Evening Homeschooling Co-op for Working ParentsThere are many parents who homeschool during the evening hours.
- I Am a Professional RacerAn example of how challenging being a working parent can be and how the race is always on.
- Family Mealtime: Nourishment for Body and SoulThis article gives light on the rich benefits of eating meals together as a family, and gives practical suggestions on how to make this work with today's demanding schedules.
Your Child is Sick at School: Tips for Working ParentsParents who work outside the home have to find childcare for sick children. Balancing the need to be a caring parent with the need to be a responsible employee can be a challenge with a sick child.- Three Things to Discuss with a Teen Who Wants to WorkHelp your child learn to work.
- Work from Home by Providing Child Care to Working ParentsChild care can be a rewarding, pleasurable, and profitable experience that you can easily do from your own home.
- How to Choose Whether or Not to Be a Stay at Home Parent or a Working ParentA guide for parents considering staying at home with their newborn or being a working parent.
- The Benefits of Living in the CityRhis article is about advantages and benefits of living in the city and reasons why more people chooses urban living as opposed to living in a rural areas.
- Tasty and Nutritious Breakfast Options for Working ParentsBreakfast is still the most important meal of the day. Here are some quick, healthy and tasty breakfast recipes for you and your kids.
- National "Hug Your Kids Day". Find an Activity in Your Area"Hug Your Kids Today!" started as a result of a project Michelle Nichols had undertaken to honor her young son, Mark, who,in July 1998, died suddenly of brain cancer. She offers her hard won insights on parenting and "work-life" balance and the importance of "hugs".
A Working Parent's Guide to Summer FunLooking for creative ideas to keep your kids entertained this summer, but can't take off a few months from work? Make the most of your kids' summer vacations, even if you're stuck at the office.- Balancing Time Off for Working ParentsTrying to take time off because of family emergencies or child illness can be a nightmare for working parents. Keep these few things in mind when trying to strike a balance between work and family.
- Bringing Fast Paced Families Together by Spending Quality TimeSpending time with family creates a bond and wonderful memories that will last a lifetime.
- Two Working Parent's Saving Grace for Last 10 YearsA single, senior citizen, Penny Meeks, created a woman-owned, home-based business success story.
- 3 Time Saving Tips for Working Parents-- De-Stress Your HomeWorking is stressful enough without bringing that home to your family. Here are 3 tips to get your home life more organized and less stressed.
- 3 Time Saving Tips for Working Parents--Waste Less Time at Work, Get Home Faster3 tips for working parents to waste less time at work and be more productive.
- 3 Time Saving Tips for Working Parents-- Win Back Your Weekends3 easy tips to help organize, plan, and generate more time for yourself and your family each weekend.
