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Hug Your Kids Project Like a St. Bernard

Michelle Nichols, founder of the Hug Your Kids project, has resumed working on the project full-time because it hounded her like a St. Bernard. Continue reading

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“Hug Your Kids” says Cincinnati Reds Baseball Manager Dusty Baker about Adenhart

Reds manager says “Hug Your Kids” after Nick Adenhart’s death. Continue reading

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Unemployment Can Be a Gift to Mothers

When executive moms are suddenly unemployed, they can get to know their kids better than when they worked full time. Continue reading

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Parents Should NOT Balance Work and Family

Why work-life balance is the wrong goal and prioritizing is wiser. Continue reading

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Mom Buys New Basketball Hoop for Better Parent-Child Communications

mother hopes new basketball hoop will improve parent-child communications Continue reading

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Dr. Laura Schlessinger Unrealistic for Many Moms and Dads

Dr. Laura suggests parents work when the children are asleep, which is a safety issue, or when the other parent is at home, which is unrealistic for single parents. Instead, I recommed parents hug their kids before they go to work. Continue reading

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BusinessWeek Readers Say Balancing Work-Life #1 Problem

In June 2008, BusinessWeek asked their readers what was their most pressing workplace problem. Survey says? #1 was  ”balancing work-life responsibilities.” And yet I’ve been called to lead the NEXT wave of conversation about work and life, because “balance” is a dumb … Continue reading

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