Tag Archives: working parents
“Working Parent Confessions” of New York’s Governor Paterson
From time to time I criticize The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and other big media for their coverage of working parent issues. But if there’s one sacred cow in my life, it’s been public radio. That is … Continue reading
Work 2.0
I recently read a 2008 article in Edutopia by Harvard professor Clayton Christensen, author of Disrupting Class: How Disruptive Innovation Will Change the Way the World Learns, that presents an exciting “Education 2.0″ vision of using technology to create lessons … Continue reading
Filed under Management, News, Work
Seven Reasons Not to Panic About Swine Flu
Newspapers and networks across the country are on 24/7 swine flu coverage, convincing all of us that The Stand is nigh. Even though there are clearly dangers relating to a pandemic, I’m not wild about the overblown reporting, if for … Continue reading
Your Family Needs a Vacation
Between the still depressing economy, the possible swine flu pandemic, and the new cyberweapons race, I’m feeling the need for a vacation. About this time of year families like us, who are a little behind the eight-ball, start thinking about summer travel. … Continue reading
Response to Mandatory Part-Time Post
CV Harquail at Authentic Organizations wrote a terrific response to my post on companies that opt for “downtiming” rather than layoffs, and how this might affect working mothers. CV points out that my post considers the effects on individuals; if … Continue reading
Filed under Management, News, Politics, Work
Management Friday: Blackberry or Ball & Chain
Every Friday I write about a topic of particular interest to working parents who manage people. Mobile devices can be a working mother’s best friend or worst enemy. On one hand, having the ability to check email and take business … Continue reading
Filed under Management, Work
Five Studies You Should Know About
A few studies have come out in the last couple of years that have broad implications for working mothers, childcare and parenting. I’ve picked five below that I think are worth knowing about. Of you know of others, post a … Continue reading
Filed under Happiness, News, Politics, Work, Working Mom Blogs
