There’s been buzz lately about moving to a 4 day work week. Some bills have been introduced in a few different states (Massachusetts, Maryland), and an international group published results of a study from some companies that tried this (with good results) as an experiment. My husband and I switched to a 4-day work week … Continue reading What Would You Do With 4 Day Work Week?
Figuring out childcare for the summer can be hard for a lot of families, especially if both parents work. Here are 2 lists that can help you organize your summer: Summer Schedule The first list is an example of a summer schedule you can try at your house. This one is geared towards families who … Continue reading Working Moms and Summer Break
The Trip Clip has lots of different ways to make chore charts that can grow and change with your kids. Here are 10 different types of chore charts that you can make with The Trip Clip. 1. Daily Chore Chart For an Individual Kid The most straightforward chore chart is a simple list with checkboxes. … Continue reading 10 Chore Charts You Can Make With The Trip Clip
I updated the Letter Tracing Activity to make it easy to print out traceable thank you notes. You can choose a picture for the top of the card, enter your own text, then print & fold the thank you note into a custom card. Your kids can trace the letters and draw a picture. The … Continue reading Thank You Notes Kids Can Trace
Here’s a unique Mother’s Day gift idea: Set up a magnetic chore chart system for the family to reduce her workload, or a clipboard that can be easily filled with busy activities for the kids! Magnetic Chore Chart Clipboard Bundle - on sale for 20% off
Morning Routine Checklist Healthy Snack Ideas Chore Charts By Age Embrace Screen Time Errand Count On It After School Screen Time Rules Bedtime Routine Lunch Box Checklist Cleaning Checklists House Rules Travel Activity Packs Back To School Checklist Questions To Get Kids Talking Raising kids is hard work! These lists are all designed to … Continue reading 13 Free Lists To Help Working Moms
Agree with your partner how to divide up household and parenting responsibilities. There's a handy chart here to work from. Dads: Do nighttime feedings. Use a joint email address for all kid and school activities. Dads: Take paternity leave - alone. Read why this is a great idea. Consider part-time work for both mom and … Continue reading 10 Ways To Support Working Moms
I’ve helped a few moms write their first resume when they’re ready to return to work after raising kids. Figuring out how to address the gap is a challenge for both moms and dads who have taken time away from work to raise kids. There’s a lot of advice out there, so if you find … Continue reading Avoid the Resume Gap
I have lots of ideas about how parents can more equally share the load of raising kids, because when dads lean in at home, it makes room for moms to lean in at work, and that's going to be a huge part of achieving true gender equality. There is a downside, though, of having two … Continue reading It’s Easier To Just Do It Myself
A magnetic checklist on the fridge, or on a cookie sheet on the wall, is a great way to help kids do what they need to do even if you're not right there to remind them. Working moms will find this is a great way to help them remember the things they always forget to … Continue reading Magnetic After School Checklist
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