The Work-Life Equation

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Ep. 34: Let's Talk Baby Blues Nov 15, 2019

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We all start with the idealized image of parenting. Then comes the first night of crying (yours and the baby's), and you wonder if you were cut out for this at all. On this episode, mother/daughter parenting pros Marti and Erin Erickson get real about new motherhood; the elation, the blues, being good to yourself, and why we all should be OK with asking for help (even from work) when we need it.

Ep. 33: Easy School Lunch Ideas for Kids Oct 08, 2019

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Dread making school lunches? You've got lots of company. A study (really!) says it's a parent's most dreaded task. Why no love for lunch? And what can we do to restore the love — and get your kids to eat what you pack? Listen as the Scramble's Jessica Braider talks strategies for lunches you (and your kids) will love.

REPLAY: Summer's Over! Back to School Aug 30, 2019

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Did you celebrate the return of the school bus, or did you dread it? We asked Christine Koh, one of our favorite guests, host of the award-winning podcast, "Edit Your Life." Listen to this episode to get tried-and-true tips straight from the host and guest extraordinaire for the new school year, including how to delegate family tasks (hint: kids can help, too!), ways to avoid overload, and why it's ok to say "no" to volunteer gigs, guilt free. Just in time for September, we're revisiting our conversation and Christine's strategies for going back to school.

Ep. 32: How Parents Use Back-Up Care at Home Aug 08, 2019

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Nanny canceled on the day of a big meeting? Call in the reserves! That's the principal behind back-up care: click or call (even at the last minute) and a nanny will be sent right to your door. How does it work, and how do you get it? Tune in for our expert primer on the basics of back-up care, and how it can save your workday.

Ep. 31: The Child Care Location Equation Jul 08, 2019

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In child care, as in real estate, it's location, location, location. But is the right center for you near home or work? That's the question! If you need help deciding, this episode — featuring two Bright Horizons moms, one ace child care consultant, and a checklist of details to consider — is for you. You can also always get help with your child care search with our Bright Horizons Center Locator at https://www.brighthorizons.com/child-care-locator?utm_source=soundcloud&IMS_Source_Specify=soundcloudWleEp31

Ep. 30: Pumping Strategies for Work That Work Jun 04, 2019

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The pumping, the storage, the oddly personal conversations with co-workers...can nursing and working ever feel comfortable? Karen Rubin, work-life coach and consultant with Life Meets Work, answers questions from expectant moms on breastfeeding at work — including laws, accommodations, and why nursing means never having to say, "I'm sorry I have to go pump."

Ep. 29: The Truth About Varsity Blues May 08, 2019

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Cheating...bribery...athletic scholarships for sports never played—how did admissions get so wacky? Fresh from her morning-show tour, Bright Horizons educational counseling vice president, and former admissions officer, Elizabeth Heaton stopped by to give us the lowdown on admissions, why we shouldn't worry, and the legal way to help your child land a great school (hint: no bribery required).

Ep. 28: (Rewind) Secrets of Successful Working Parents Apr 05, 2019

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Not long ago, we talked to author and consultant Jodi Detjen about what it will take get women's careers out of the second-rate zone — and give men equal cred as parents. After our episode on the Motherhood Penalty, her advice seems more relevant than ever. Listen as we revisit what Jodi had to say about upending the status quo, and why it will take men, women, (and employers) to make it happen.

Ep. 27: The Motherhood Penalty is Real Mar 08, 2019

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It's not your imagination — the Motherhood Penalty is real. Listen to real moms talk about real experiences. And get the not-so-surprising secret from Bright Horizons CHRO Maribeth Bearfield — that the very thing you feel might be holding you back (motherhood!) turns out to be your biggest asset.

Ep. 26: Single Mom Life Feb 06, 2019

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Every podcast or webinar we do at Bright Horizons generates the same question: how does this work for single parents? So we asked. Join Helen and Christine, two working moms at Bright Horizons, as they talk single motherhood—what they've learned, what they wish they knew, and why parenting solo doesn't have to mean going at it alone.

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