Working Parents

Leaving your kids home alone can be a daunting task. You worry about their safety, and you feel guilty for leaving them. But it's important to remember that there are ways to reduce mom guilt when leaving your kids home alone. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the best tips for reducing mom guilt and ensuring that your children are safe while you're … [Read more...] about How to Reduce Mom Guilt When Leaving Kids Home Alone

Are you a working parent? If so, you know that finding the right job is essential for maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Juggling parenting responsibilities and a full-time job can be challenging, but it is definitely possible to find a career that fits both your needs and your lifestyle. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the most popular jobs for working … [Read more...] about The Most Popular Jobs for Working Parents

As a parent, it can be difficult to know when and how to set boundaries with your teenager. This is especially true when it comes to their babysitting business. You want them to be successful, but you also don't want them working too many hours or taking on too many jobs. In this blog post, we will discuss some tips for setting boundaries with your teen's babysitting … [Read more...] about How to Set Boundaries with Your Teen’s Babysitting

Working from home with toddlers can be a challenge, to say the least. It takes a lot of juggling and organization to make it work. But it is definitely possible! In this blog post, we will discuss some tips and tricks for making it happen. We will also share some personal stories and advice from other parents who have successfully managed to work from home with young … [Read more...] about How to Work from Home with Toddlers: Juggling Kids and a Career

When you start working from home for the first time, after leaving your old office behind, you might wonder how to set up a remote office at home without spending too much money. Here are some ideas. Get a comfortable desk It's very important to have a desk where you can sit down and work comfortably, without distractions, noise, or other disturbances. Make sure … [Read more...] about How to Set up a Remote Office at Home

It can be tough for parents to find affordable and quality child care during school breaks. Many families turn to their teens to watch younger siblings, but is this the best option? Some parents are starting to debate whether or not they should have their teen babysit their siblings and if they should pay them to do so. Today we'll dive into this topic to help you understand … [Read more...] about Should I Pay my Teen to Babysit Siblings During School Break

Choosing the right job is a difficult task for anyone, but more challenging for someone who has kids. This is an article all about how to choose the right job when you're a parent. Our tips will help you determine which occupation makes the most sense for your current status as a parent. The right career for a parent should be one that meets your financial needs, but … [Read more...] about How to Choose the Right Job When You’re a Parent

If you are like millions of working parents, one of your biggest challenges regarding food is knowing what to make for dinner. Meal prepping can be a difficult task to tackle when juggling work and family life because it means having to prepare food in advance and then reheat that food at night (which often comes out tasting like nothing). When we are pressed for time … [Read more...] about Meal Prepping Tips for Working Parents

In a world where children are often given everything they ask for, it's up to parents to teach them the value of hard work and responsibility. One way to do this is by getting your teen involved in cooking dinner. It doesn't matter if you're not a great cook yourself because there are plenty of dishes that your child can make with minimal supervision. Here are some easy … [Read more...] about Simple Tips to Get Your Teen to Cook Dinner

In an era of budget-busting and "teaching to the test," homeschooling is growing rapidly. In fact, according to a 1999 Census Bureau survey, more than 375,000 students --or about 1 percent of school-aged children--are being educated at home. But what about those kids who are bound to be out of school? The answer may lie in remote schools. There are many valid reasons … [Read more...] about Ways to Make Remote Schooling Work

Many families try to keep their lives in sync with one another when it comes to scheduling time together. If one spouse gets out of work early, they will try and plan something special for the family so that they all spend time together. This is a great idea when it works, but there are many days when a parent doesn't get out of work until later in the evening. In this case, … [Read more...] about How to Schedule Family Time Around Work Hours

Society may tell us that being a mother is the most important job that any woman can have, but who are they to judge? A recent study done by Monster.com revealed that the number of women in management positions has actually declined since 2002. If you think about it, there is no set "work hours" or "dress code" for mothers. It's an unspoken agreement, so it leaves the world … [Read more...] about How to Embrace The Workaholic Side When You’re a Mom

Media reports about an emerging pandemic are in the news every day. Whether it's avian flu, swine flu, or something else entirely, people are concerned about their health and the well-being of their families. If you work in a profession that requires physical activity or that is physically demanding, your risk could be higher if a pandemic happens. For example, if you work … [Read more...] about Tips for Balancing Work and Life During a Pandemic

Working moms know that juggling a career and parenting can be hard. In order to find your tribe, you need to make time for the right people in your life. Finding friends as a working mom is not always easy, but it’s worth it! So how do you make time for these important relationships? Here are some ways to find your tribe as a working mom: Find other moms who work … [Read more...] about Tips to Build Your Tribe as a Working Mom

I'm sure that choosing a daycare center for your child is not an easy task. There are many different factors to consider and it's hard finding the right one that will provide the best care for your baby or child. Here are some tips on how to pick out the best daycare center: 1. Essentials such as food, water, and potty breaks should be provided four times a day. You can ask … [Read more...] about How to Pick a Good Daycare Center

Being a kid is hard work sometimes. There are so many things to learn and do before you grow up! But did you know that there are lots of little chores kids can do to help out? And the best part is, they're fun too. Kids love playing with cleaning products. Just imagine how much they'll love it when they get to use them. By the time they're done, your house will be clean and … [Read more...] about Chores Elementary Kids can Do to Help Out

It is no secret that assigning chores to children can be challenging for many parents. Children can often have trouble following through on an assignment, and many times are not very motivated when it comes to doing things they do not enjoy. Pushing kids into completing chores will only make them resent the job more, and cause them to seek out other ways to get out of … [Read more...] about How to Delegate Chores for Kids Effectively

Do you ever feel like you're juggling too many balls at once? As if the days and weeks are just flying by, with no time for a break. It can be exhausting to work full-time while still managing kids and household duties, but it doesn't have to be this way! Here are some tips on how we can all beat exhaustion:  Take care of your health. Eat a balanced diet, get … [Read more...] about How Working Parents Can Beat Exhaustion

Teens can help their working parents more often than they seem to these days. Years ago the teenager would be in charge of their younger siblings while their parents went to work, but the times have changed! Today there are fewer teens being left home alone with their siblings, but there are still other ways your teens can help out the working parent in the house. Today we … [Read more...] about How Teens Can Help Their Working Parent

Many working parents find it difficult to balance holidays and work, but today we’ll show you the easiest way to enjoy this season with your family. While you may have to work during the holiday break, you can take part in family activities on the weekends and other moments during the holidays. Below are some tips to help you better balance being a working parent during the … [Read more...] about How Working Parents Can Balance Holidays and Work

Traveling for work can be a fun experience for many people. You get to see new sights, enjoy new food, and have the time of your life going to new places. Sometimes traveling for work can be difficult though. This typically happens when parents have to travel for work. Today we’re going to share some tips for parents out there who have to travel frequently for work. … [Read more...] about Tips for Parents who Travel for Work

Separation anxiety can occur in all children. You may have a child who did well throughout their life and then hit tween years and suffer from separation anxiety. While most issues of separation anxiety occur earlier on in life, there’s a slight chance your child may suffer later on from this symptom when life changes abruptly. For example, you may be working more … [Read more...] about Tips to Ease Children’s Separation Anxiety

Many parents are now being forced to transition into remote working positions. While most places have opened up for working at the office, businesses everywhere have found value in hiring remote workers. That’s why we wanted to feature some tips to help you adjust to working remotely with kids. Whether you have kids home to do remote learning or the kids are home for summer … [Read more...] about How to Adjust Working Remotely With Kids

As a working mom, you know all too well that the weekend flies right by. Today we wanted to help you with maximizing your weekend. The time on the weekend can be used to enjoy the life you work hard to support. We just have to share some of the best tips and tricks that will help any working mom maximize their time during the weekend. Below you’ll find our tried and true … [Read more...] about Working Mom Guide to Maximizing the Weekend

When your children reach the lovely age of teenage life it’s time to figure out how they can start helping around the home. Learning new ways to delegate chores to teens is a simple way to curb mom burnout, teach important life skills, and get your family working together. Delegating chores to teens will go without much fuss if you’ve already had a household where kids … [Read more...] about How to Delegate Chores to Teens

Many parents have to handle the juggling of work at home and homeschooling. This option to help provide your children with a solid education all the while earning an income from home is a fabulous way to get some freedom in your life. With that being said, working from home and homeschooling your children provides a higher need for focus, scheduling, and productivity than … [Read more...] about Juggling Work at Home and Homeschooling

Being a working mom makes it harder to find time for yourself. You’re’ already juggling so many things! You need to make time for the kids, your partner, household chores, and everything else, so how in the world will it be possible to make time for self-care? We’re here to tell you that it is possible to be a working mom and find time for yourself. We’re going to lay down … [Read more...] about Ways to Make Time for Yourself as a Working Mom

Many people talk about working moms or working dads but rarely do they discuss what the pros and cons are when both parents work. Today we’re diving into this topic to help you see the pros and cons of having a household where both parents work outside of the home, while the kids attend daycare or stay home alone. There are many pros and cons of both parents work. The most … [Read more...] about Pros and Cons of Both Parents Working