Time Management

Road to Re-Employment Can Be Tough for Temporary Stay-At-Home Dads

Posted June 28, 2010 - 09:46 by Rhonda Franz

Family Planning, Home Life, Relocation, New Parents, Time Management, Work Balance, Culture, Relationships

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The current economy has created a tougher-than-ever job market. In families where Dad has traditionally been the bread-winner, this sometimes means big changes. And men trying to find re-employment are finding out that the stay-at-home gap in their resume can significantly affecting their chances of being hired.

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Tips on Surviving T-Ball

Posted June 7, 2010 - 18:32 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh

Entertainment, Time Management, Culture, K-8

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Hey Parents! What were you thinking? You run around at work all day, have no time to catch up on things related to house, yard, yourself, your spouse so what do you do next to sabotage your life? You sign your kid up for T-Ball. Sound familiar? Are you surviving?

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Making the Most Out of TV: Tips for Educational and Limited Viewing

Posted April 23, 2010 - 06:25 by Rhonda Franz

Discipline, Home Life, Education, Social Skills, Entertainment, Learning Tools, Time Management, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Relationships, Pre School

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Don't let television be just a babysitter for young children. Used properly, television can help entertain and teach your children. Make your child’s time in front of the tube work for everyone.

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Multitasking: The Latest Research

Posted April 21, 2010 - 22:24 by Rhonda Franz

Safety, Chores, Discipline, Home Life, Time Management, Work Balance, Home School, Pre School, K-8

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It's hard to keep up with the research on multitasking. Of course, doing simultaneous jobs is not a new concept for moms and dads. What parent can get along without it?

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Get Where You're Going: Strategies For Being On Time

Posted March 24, 2010 - 05:25 by Rhonda Franz

Home Life, Time Management

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If punctuality isn’t one of your strong points, these tips may help. Bringing up your children to do the same may also help them to develop the habit of being on time into adulthood.

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Working Moms' Kids Face Negative Judgments

Posted March 4, 2010 - 08:01 by Rhonda Franz

Social Skills, Time Management, Work Balance, Relationships, Pre School, K-8, High School

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A new study suggests there are less-than-favorable perceptions of children whose moms work full-time. Is society really judging the children of working mothers? Or is it just more fodder for the Mommy Wars?

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Book Review: All Things at Once by Mika Brzezinski

Posted January 19, 2010 - 09:14 by Lain Ehmann

Time Management, Work Balance

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When I first heard about Mika Brzezinski's book, “All Things at Once,” (Weinstein Books, 2009), I was excited to read a book by a working mom who claims to have found a way to balance home and a very public, very demanding professional life. The flap copy sold me: “...Mika Brzezinski's illuminating book shows us all how to reach our full potential in all areas of life, at every stage of the journey.” Count me in!

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Two Simple Resolutions For Better Living And Better Parenting In 2010

Posted December 31, 2009 - 08:23 by Lela Davidson

Home Life, Time Management, Work Balance, Culture, Wellness

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Resolutions -- I know, I hate them too, but I’m making two subjective and non-measurable resolutions this year. And my 2010 will be the better for them. I feel it!

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5 Ways to Beat Holiday Stress

Posted December 2, 2009 - 13:11 by Lain Ehmann

Home Life, Shopping, Entertainment, Time Management

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As my nine-year-old and I battled the hordes of shoppers at the discount mall on Black Friday, I pondered on this ironic reality: At what SHOULD be the “most wonderful time of the year,” most parents -– moms in particular -– are stressed out, angry, sleep-deprived, and downright nasty.

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Get 'Em to School on Time!

Posted September 3, 2009 - 05:53 by Marla Walters

Time Management

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Keep movin’, movin’, movin’, Though they’re disaprovin’, Keep them dogies movin’, Rawhide! Don’t try to understand ‘em Just rope and throw and grab ‘em Soon we’ll all be living high and wide . . .(Frankie Laine) When I think about the process of getting a child to school on time, this song comes to mind. I guess my word association makes me think of herding cattle.

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Best of Parenting: The "Work It!" Edition

Posted August 7, 2009 - 16:02 by Linsey Knerl

No Children Zone, Time Management, Work Balance

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Working from home is the pits sometimes. When the beauty of watching your kids grow up rushes headlong into looming deadlines and "SHHH! Mommy's on a work call!"-- it's time to get some perspective. Here is a batch of fresh ideas, tips, and humor for those Work-At-Home parents we know.

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Guilt Tripping

Posted November 18, 2008 - 06:56 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh

Time Management, Work Balance

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I’ve been a little absent from Parenting Squad because a little career boost sent me away from my usual routine. My unpublished short story collection won a very cool award. Yay! I had to leave the family behind a few days. There is nothing that more physically addresses a mom trying to have a career than a few days apart from the children.

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Kids Eat Free....Or Really Cheap

Posted July 15, 2008 - 07:50 by Lori Kerrigan

Finances, Shopping, Relocation, Entertainment, Time Management

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Tired of cooking? Does your budget not stretch enough to cover dining out with the entire family? Check out these restaurants where kids eat free....or really cheap!

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How to Say "No!"

Posted May 7, 2008 - 09:18 by Sonja Stewart

Family Planning, Discipline, Time Management

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Two letters, one word, so hard to say. What my two year old is teaching me to say with tact and purpose, one tantrum at a time.

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6 Easy Meals the Entire Family Will Love

Posted May 1, 2008 - 18:28 by Lori Kerrigan

Time Management, Nutrition

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Your family is hungry and the last thing you want to spend the energy you have left on is coming up with a meal plan. Here are 6 recipes that are not only easy, but they guarantee success in my house!

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Online Coupons and Freebies

Posted April 26, 2008 - 09:14 by Lori Kerrigan

Finances, Shopping, Time Management

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Coupon cutting just got easier. Here are links and information on online coupons sites, stores that take double coupons listed by state, and freebies!

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Sweep the Blues Away

Posted April 22, 2008 - 09:00 by Sherry Pardy

Chores, Home Life, Health, New Parents, Time Management, Work Balance, Relationships, Diseases & Disorders

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Got a nasty case of Baby Blues or something a bit more serious? Try doing some spring cleaning to chase the clouds, and dust bunnies away!

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Errands Without the Stress!

Posted April 15, 2008 - 09:17 by Lori Kerrigan

Finances, Shopping, Pregnancy, Entertainment, New Parents, Learning Tools, Time Management

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Do you know that taking care of errands can actually be relaxing? Check out these top online shopping "hot spot" sites, cozy up to your computer, and get those errands done!

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Negotiating Flexible Work Arrangements: Part 1 – Set Yourself Up For Success

Posted January 22, 2008 - 12:47 by Lela Davidson

Finances, Time Management, Culture, Work Balance

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Read this before you sit down with a current or future employer. Worker bees are plentiful, but if you've got valuable skills you can negotiate whatever terms you like. All you need to do is bulk up your confidence and do your homework. The keys are selling yourself and knowing your worth.

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Review of Table for Eight: Raising a Large Family in a Small-Family World

Posted January 14, 2008 - 13:50 by Linsey Knerl

Family Planning, Home Life, Social Skills, Time Management, Culture

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I don’t consider us to be a big family. Others will disagree. I do admit, however, that I could use some help from those that have been in the large-family trenches and have come out with all their limbs intact. That’s what Table for Eight: Raising a Large Family in a Small-Family World aims to do. I have found that not only does author Meagan Francis do this with humor and compassion, but the book is relevant for families of any size!

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