The Work Family Connection

Target's teacher discount is coming back with more ways to save

Target's weeklong Teacher Prep Event returns July 13 with a 15% discount on select school supplies, clothes and more. Here's how educators can save.

Kool Smiles Celebrates National Teacher’s Day Kool Smiles Blog

If someone were to ask you who your favorite teacher was, you probably could answer quickly, and even give a

How to Win Your Child's Heart

There are many things we can do to win our child’s heart. Over the years, I’ve made it a practice to write special notes to each of my children. Here are three ideas to get you started.

Maryland parents with 2-year-old twins getting ready for surprise triplets

​​BALTIMORE - A family in Maryland was just getting used to having twins when they had to prepare themselves for another surprise.Right now, the Tolberts have three sons. Shai is 6 years old. He has 2-year-old twin brothers, Alexander and Riley.But having multiple births once wasn’t enough. They’re about to do it again.

6 Ways to Save on Child Care

Worried about the cost of child care being too expensive for your budget? Give yourself room to breathe with these 6 tips on how to save on child care.

Why Seniors Want Home Care

According to a recent study, 87% of seniors would prefer to age in place by remaining at home. But, why are the number of seniors in nursing homes and hospitals on the rise? Here are three reasons why seniors today want home care and aren’t always getting what they want.

7 Ways to Help Your Kids Make Friendships

These seven pieces of advice can help your kids make friendships that last. One mom's wisdom about childhood friendships.

Interventions to reduce work-family conflict 'improve sleep'

A new study has shown that reducing conflict between work and family responsibilities led to an improvement in sleep duration and quality.

20 Tips for Juggling Work, College, and Family

20 tips for juggling online college, work, and family. Make your life easier now!

This App Helps You Find Reliable Wi-Fi and Remote Work Spaces Around the World

As a work-from-anywhere writer, I’m always on the hunt for cool new coffee shops and work-friendly spaces to schlep my laptop to. If I head somewhere new, though, I’m always plagued by the same questions: are there outlets? Is the Wi-Fi reliable and is it free? Is there food or just old, crusty bear claws?

Dads, are you stressed out by work and family pressures?

Dads, we want to hear from you: Do you feel like traditional gender roles still apply in today's world, or have things changed substantially?If you are among the dads taking on more child care and household duties, are you stressed out by the demands of work and family life, or invigorated by the chance to be both an active parent and an ambitious professional? How are you balancing it all?If you'

Family Dinner: Treasured Tradition Or Bygone Ideal?

We'd all like to live the Norman Rockwell scenario, but for some families, the hectic pace of modern life means dinners are often more likely to channel The Simpsons. Studies suggest that regular family meals contribute to healthy eating habits. So what to make of this tradition in transition?

What to do when you run into someone you know while home for the holidays

Children Need More Choices in Kindergarten, NAEYC Expert Says

An official with the National Association for the Education of Young Children worries that kindergartners have less choice these days to pursue their own interests.

7 Cool Ways to the Use Family Hub Refridgerator

The kitchen is the heart of the home, central to all our family relationships and activities. Our recently-announced Family Hub Refrigerator facilitates communication, connections and entertainment, ...

Do you treat your neighbors and community as family? The Gospel says you should.

Today’s readings should inspire us to strengthen connections with our own families and communities.