ONE TOUGH JOB

Being a parent is one tough job.

Full of rewards, beautiful moments, laughs, and love. But the reality of raising children today is that parents become overwhelmed, exhausted, and stressed.

We get it.
We're the Massachusetts Children’s Trust Fund and we know how the life of a parent can be. In communities throughout the state and in the pages of this website, we provide parents with the expert information, tips, and support they need and deserve to be the best parents they can be.

What you can expect.
The Massachusetts Children’s Trust Fund created One Tough Job to support parents by providing them with current, reliable, and practical information on a variety of parenting topics related to raising children from infancy through adolescence. We aim to provide a general overview of topics, drawing from a variety of reputable and reliable sources.

Did you Know?

Most newborns sleep 16-18 hours throughout the day and night. However, they may sleep at times that are not convenient for you. Newborns have small digestive systems and it is normal for them to wake every 3-4 hours and want to be fed.

– Sleep and Your Infant

Highlights

Parenting in a Tough Economy
Although you may not want to share your financial concerns with your children, chances are they already know that times are tough, just from listening to others around them. Children are stronger than we think, and being honest will reassure them and may also make things less stressful for you. However tough these times may be, it is easier to get through them with the support of your family.

Stress-free Summer Schedules Whether your child is five or fifteen, he needs to keep busy during the summer months. It is important that your child gets a chance to enjoy his time off from school, but he should also be kept occupied, stimulated, and is able to advantage of all that summer vacation has to offer.
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OneToughJob.org is a 2007 National Parenting Publication Award (NAPPA) winner, a program sponsored by Dominion Parenting Media, Inc. and promoted in association with parenting publishers across the United States.