Family Relationships - Working Moms Nurture Family Relationships
Working moms rely on a network of family relationships to keep our lives moving smoothly. We need to nurture our friendships, children, spouses or partners, and other family relationships. And sometimes firmly but lovingly enforce boundaries in family relationships.
5 Ideas for a Cheap Date That's Fun
Once you're a parent, a cheap date is no longer a bad thing. After all, it's the family money you're spending when you shell out for a babysitter, drinks, dinner and a movie. So for all the moms and dads out there, here are 5 cheap date ideas that you're guaranteed to enjoy. The money you save on your cheap date can go straight to the college fun!
Once you're a parent, a cheap date is no longer a bad thing. After all, it's the family money you're spending when you shell out for a babysitter, drinks, dinner and a movie. So for all the moms and dads out there, here are 5 cheap date ideas that you're guaranteed to enjoy. The money you save on your cheap date can go straight to the college fun!
How Working Moms Can Have a Happy Marriage
After working all day, feeding the family and putting the kids to bed, the last thing on your mind is building a happy marriage. But a happy marriage is the foundation for your family's well-being. If you take a few minutes every day to focus on keeping your marriage happy, everyone will be better off -- including you. Here are six tips for a happy marriage.
After working all day, feeding the family and putting the kids to bed, the last thing on your mind is building a happy marriage. But a happy marriage is the foundation for your family's well-being. If you take a few minutes every day to focus on keeping your marriage happy, everyone will be better off -- including you. Here are six tips for a happy marriage.
8 Ways Working Moms Can Ease Child Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety can hit at any stage of development. Maybe your 8-month old baby suddenly wails when you leave for work, or your 2-year old child sobs during daycare drop off. Separation anxiety is emotionally draining for your child and you. If you develop comforting rituals and act confident, you can ease the pain of separation anxiety. Here are 8 ways to combat separation anxiety.
Separation anxiety can hit at any stage of development. Maybe your 8-month old baby suddenly wails when you leave for work, or your 2-year old child sobs during daycare drop off. Separation anxiety is emotionally draining for your child and you. If you develop comforting rituals and act confident, you can ease the pain of separation anxiety. Here are 8 ways to combat separation anxiety.
Fun Facts and History of Grandparents Day
When is Grandparents Day? Who started it? How many grandparents are there, anyway? These question and more answered in our list of fun facts on Grandparents Day.
When is Grandparents Day? Who started it? How many grandparents are there, anyway? These question and more answered in our list of fun facts on Grandparents Day.
Resources to Strengthen Your Marriage
All marriages have good times and some bad times. Don't let small issues develop into large ones. Here is help in working through your marriage problems.
All marriages have good times and some bad times. Don't let small issues develop into large ones. Here is help in working through your marriage problems.
Poll: Does Work Hurt Your Marriage?
Many married couples are working so many hours, both at home and at work, that they are too tired to not only have sex with one another, they are too tired to even talk with each other.
Many married couples are working so many hours, both at home and at work, that they are too tired to not only have sex with one another, they are too tired to even talk with each other.
How to Have a Happy Marriage When You're Busy Parenting
Is your marriage everything you ever hoped? Or has it been pushed down your list of priorities since having children? Parenthood is a full-time job, and it dramatically changes your marriage. But marriage is the foundation upon which your entire family is structured. If your marriage is strong, your whole family will be strong.
Is your marriage everything you ever hoped? Or has it been pushed down your list of priorities since having children? Parenthood is a full-time job, and it dramatically changes your marriage. But marriage is the foundation upon which your entire family is structured. If your marriage is strong, your whole family will be strong.
When Work Gets in the Way of a Relationship
Supporting your spouse’s career is usually sound advice. But sometimes people are in the wrong job, and their spouse can help them realize that and do something about it. If any of the situations below apply to your spouse, you should discuss the problem thoroughly with your spouse, find out what would make the situation better for him or her, and consider career counseling.
Supporting your spouse’s career is usually sound advice. But sometimes people are in the wrong job, and their spouse can help them realize that and do something about it. If any of the situations below apply to your spouse, you should discuss the problem thoroughly with your spouse, find out what would make the situation better for him or her, and consider career counseling.
How to Support Your Spouse's Career
Marriage – and certainly parenthood – can kill a career. You’ve probably heard stories about those bosses who resent married folk who try to leave work on time and cause friction among other employees. You need the support of your spouse to succeed in your career. Here’s what you can do to support each other’s careers –- and therefore create a bright, financially secure future for your new family.
Marriage – and certainly parenthood – can kill a career. You’ve probably heard stories about those bosses who resent married folk who try to leave work on time and cause friction among other employees. You need the support of your spouse to succeed in your career. Here’s what you can do to support each other’s careers –- and therefore create a bright, financially secure future for your new family.