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How to Work at Home with Teenagers

Who would think you need advice on working at home with BIG kids? I never would have. I thought the

For many moms, the challenge of working at home is alleviated, at least a bit, when all the kids are

*also applies to fall break, winter break, spring break, a long-lasting snow storm or just a long weekend with someone

Well, it’s not a “real” landline. It’s through the cable company. But it’s still an extra fee every month and

Having a baby, whether it’s the first or a subsequent baby, often marks a change in a woman’s career path.

No need for a long intro about holiday stress. You know about it. Let’s dive in with ways to reduce

First, I would like to extend my warmest thanks to all of you who are a part of the Productive

You can’t! Just kidding. Kinda. For many of my parenting years, I was blissfully unaware of the phenomena called fundraising.

Get your homeschool and school kids organized and stay that way with these tools! Don’t have time to watch? Most

P.M. Bottom line: investing time now in raising independent kids yields numerous benefits in both the short and long-term. In