Juggling Work and Family
Almost all parents struggle at some point with balancing their work and home responsibilities. Especially in a time when many parents regularly work more than 40 hours in a week, and kids are getting busier, it can be tough to feel connected with your family. But by being intentional about making parenting a priority and making it a point to spend time with your kids, you can find the balance of working and parenting that works best for you and your family.
Books Available from Search Institute
- Stay Close: 40 Clever Ways to Connect with Kids When You’re Apart — It can be difficult being away from your child. Use the ideas in this book to stay close while you’re gone and make sure your child knows you’re thinking about her or him.
- Connect 5: Finding the Caring Adults You May Not Realize Your Teen Needs — Your child, especially when you’re not around, needs a strong support network of caring adults. Use this book to find and engage the adults who matter to your child.
Other Useful Web Sites
- Sloan Work and Family Research Network — The Research Network provides a great deal of useful statistics, research, advice, interviews, and other information on a large number of work-life related topics.
- Families and Work Institute — The Institute conducts research and publishes findings on work-life issues, and you can find many useful reports available to download online.
More Books You May Like
- Escaping the Family Time Trap — Help your family learn how to best manage its time and create a great sense of connectedness.
