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

Mother's Day is Sunday, May 13, 2012!

Whether you are a mother, have a mother, or know a mother, there are many ways to let them know that they are appreciated and loved. Celebrating Mother’s Day might mean attending a special event in your community, or simply spending time with your mom/child/wife/grandmother/stepmother. Whatever you decide to do, be sure to let the mom in your life know how much you care about her, and thank her for all that she does. Make her breakfast, spend the day with her, or just let her take a break from being a mom!

Here are just a few of the many unique things happening throughout Massachusetts on and around Mother’s Day, and if you don't live in Massachusetts, check out some of the activities you can do at home or in your community!