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?

Kids Photo

MySpace was designed for people over 14 years of age.

– My Teen and MySpace

You can start giving your child an allowance when he shows an interest in money or as early as age 5. The average amount of allowance is one dollar per year of child per week but should vary depending on family circumstances.

– Making Allowances Work

NEW! Ask the Experts

As you're getting ready for the new school year, be sure to check out Back to School advice from some experts (and parents!) in One Tough Job's new Ask the Expert Column!

Marie Cassidy is the Family Specialist for the Medford Family Network in Medford, MA.
Denise Rosa is the Family & Community Outreach Coordinator at the Haley Pilot Elementary School in Roslindale, MA.
Patrick Tiernan is a teacher and Religious Education Chair at Boston College High School in Boston, MA.