The waning days of summer mean our bored baby walruses – errr, children – are headed back to school.
Finally! BUH BYE, children!
So, let's have a moment of silence for the numbered days of, "Are we there YET?" and, "Ugh, we never do anything fun!"
Of course, the start of the school year means it's time for that dreaded scavenger hunt: back-to-school shopping.
While you numbly meander through the aisles of box stores, or slowly lose feeling in your mouse hand while loading up your virtual shopping cart, know that we salute you, and we honor the struggle.
There's been a lot of change for dads in a short period of time. Today they work as many hours as previous generations, but do three times the childcare and twice the housework as dads a generation ago. In this interview, Scott Behson, PhD, author of "The Working Dad's Survival Guide" talks about how working dads can create a more balanced life of family, work, and self, and how employers can help make it happen.
With a few practical tips and strategies in place, you can stay on top of your other responsibilities so you don’t feel overwhelmed by too many changes at once.
Being a new parent can feel lonely. Here are some ways to get out there and make new friends - and nurture your existing relationships (even while exhausted).
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