July 4th, 2007 by admin

Making the Career Relaunch Transition Easier for Your Kids
By Carol Fishman Cohen and Vivian Steir Rabin
Authors of Back on the Career Track

Don’t expect your children to be thrilled with the idea of your going back to work. Any change in their routine may throw them. Presenting yourself consistently as a working parent is the key to making the transition easier. We think a gradual relaunch, in which you get your kids accustomed to your absence when they come home from school two or three days a week before you then shift to five days a week in the office, will make the transition easier for them to handle. Read the rest of this entry »

July 2nd, 2007 by admin

Seven Motivators for Relaunching Your Career After Time at Home with Kids
by Carol Fishman Cohen and Vivian Steir Rabin
Authors of Back on the Career Track: A Guide for Stay at Home Moms Who Want to Return to Work

Although each woman may phrase her reasons for wanting to return to work slightly differently, we’ve identified seven major motivators for relaunching, with many women experiencing a combination of these. Read the rest of this entry »

June 26th, 2007 by admin

What Children Gain When You Love Their Mother

Written by Ken Canfield, Ph.D.

“Who has helped you the most in your fathering?” We asked that very question to thousands of men as part of our research. Some answered, “My father” or “My pastor.” Several mentioned Dr. James Dobson. But the most popular answer by far was, “My wife.” And when we asked, “Who helps you overcome struggles in your fathering?” the number one answer was, again, “My wife.” Read the rest of this entry »