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.

Ask the Experts

Finding the Strengths in Parenting

It's natural to dwell on the stressful moments and challenges that come with being a parent. However, it's important to recognize when you're doing something right and figure out how to do it again! It's also important to recognize when your child is doing something right and figure out how to get him or her to do it again. These experts have some tips for you, and also tips on how to handle some of that stress

OTJ Highlights

Protecting Your Child from Sexual Abuse: What Parents Can Do

It is important to teach children basic safety skills to help keep them safe from potentially dangerous or abusive situations. One of the challenges for you as a parent is to ensure that even when you are not with your children, they have the knowledge and ability to do the right thing in the worst possible situation. The information that follows is a guide to help parents talk to their children about personal safety. These conversations can be difficult, but you can preent sexual abuse by educating yourself and your child and making sure the right safety measures are in place wherever your child goes.