Episodes

Ep. 16: Talking Fatherhood with Millennial Dads
March 5, 2018

Ep. 16: Talking Fatherhood with Millennial Dads

On this episode of the Work-Life Equation: millennial dads. What does fatherhood look like in 2018? Our very candid panel of modern working dads told us about stepping up as parents, dance classes on football Sundays, sharing...
Ep. 15: Working Moms and the Mental Load
Feb. 14, 2018

Ep. 15: Working Moms and the Mental Load

On this episode of the Work-Life Equation: the “mental load”—the constant need to think about the family’s whereabouts. As a mom, you’re likely more than just a parent; you’re also the unofficial manager of everything your fa...
Ep. 14: Setting Yourself Up for Parental Leave
Jan. 15, 2018

Ep. 14: Setting Yourself Up for Parental Leave

On this episode of the Work-Life Equation: how to navigate parental leave. From the pre-leave side of the equation, working plus parenting can seem impossible. But Karen Rubin, managing director of employee coaching company T...
Ep. 13: A Healthy You for a Happy Family
Jan. 6, 2018

Ep. 13: A Healthy You for a Happy Family

On this episode of the Work-Life Equation, learn why your health is good for the whole family. It’s not always easy to take care of yourself when you’re busy taking care of the family, but it’s important for everyone. Wellnes...
Ep. 12: Lemons to Lemonade with Four Ingredients
Dec. 18, 2017

Ep. 12: Lemons to Lemonade with Four Ingredients

On this episode of the Work-Life Equation, turn those parenting lemons into lemonade! It might not seem like it, but your child is more predictable than you think—and each stage of your child’s development, along with every m...
Ep. 11: Holiday Hacks for Working Parents
Nov. 29, 2017

Ep. 11: Holiday Hacks for Working Parents

On this episode of the Work-Life Equation, real working parents talk surviving the busy holiday season. From taming the “I wants” to surviving the “You need two dozen cupcakes…by when?!” and forgiving yourself for cranberry s...
Ep. 10: A Parent’s Guide To Decluttering
Oct. 5, 2017

Ep. 10: A Parent’s Guide To Decluttering

On this episode of the Work-Life Equation, we learn how to take back our countertops! Clutter seems to grow with children, moving steadily from bedrooms to playrooms until it creeps into every corner of your house. But it’s n...
Ep. 9: Celebrating Working Mothers
Aug. 7, 2017

Ep. 9: Celebrating Working Mothers

In this episode of the Work-Life Equation, we are celebrating the work of mothers and discussing why you should never feel guilty about a having career. Our guest, Pam Lenehan, is a director of three public companies and two ...
Ep. 8: Organizational Tips For Busy Families
June 27, 2017

Ep. 8: Organizational Tips For Busy Families

In this episode of the Work-Life Equation, we’re revisiting a webinar from the archives all about getting organized and family routines.Our guests Ruth, Megan, and Mary, Bright Horizons parents just like you, reveal their day...
Ep. 7: Secrets Of Successful Working Parents
June 16, 2017

Ep. 7: Secrets Of Successful Working Parents

In this episode of the Work-Life Equation, we’re dispelling myths about working mothers and fathers and finding out how both can get the most from careers and families. Our guest Jodi Detjen, author of The Orange Line: Integr...
Ep. 6: Wins For Working Parents
May 2, 2017

Ep. 6: Wins For Working Parents

In this episode of the Work-Life Equation, we revisit a webinar about new perspectives on old ideas on work-life balance. Our guest, Stew Friedman, Director of the Work/Life Integration Project at Wharton, discussed his book ...
Ep. 5: Strike a Balance with Good Enough Parenting
April 11, 2017

Ep. 5: Strike a Balance with Good Enough Parenting

In this episode of the Work-Life Equation, we revisit a webinar about striking a balance between parenting, working, and the rest of your life. Drs. Marti and Erin Erickson, parenting experts and co-hosts of the Mom Enough po...
Ep. 4: Long Distance Caregiving
March 15, 2017

Ep. 4: Long Distance Caregiving

In this episode of the Work-Life Equation, we revisit a webinar about being a caregiver for your elderly parents from a distance—another city, state, or even country. Elder care expert Sharon Roth Maguire from BrightStar Care...
Ep. 3: The Caregiving Generation
March 14, 2017

Ep. 3: The Caregiving Generation

In this episode of the Work-Life Equation, we revisit a webinar about surviving the challenges of being in the Sandwich Generation, especially as a working parent. Elder care expert Noreen Guanci answers questions about organ...
Ep. 2: Making Modern Family Life Work
Feb. 9, 2017

Ep. 2: Making Modern Family Life Work

In this episode of the Work-Life Equation, we revisit the parent webinar, Edit Your Life: Making Modern Family Life Work, featuring Christine Koh and Asha Dornfest, co-hosts of the Edit Your Life show, that covered the concep...
Ep. 1: Returning to Work as a Parent
Feb. 8, 2017

Ep. 1: Returning to Work as a Parent

In this episode of the Work-Life Equation, we talk to Sheila Murphy, co-founder of the professional staffing firm FlexProfessionals, LLC, about returning to work after parental leave or longer career breaks. Sheila provides g...