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?

Five Ways to Keep your Family Happy and Strong

Children flourish when they feel loved, nurtured and supported by a strong family. Every parent wants the best for their children and every family can thrive. Here are five key* ways that you can keep and build a happy and strong family.

OTJ Highlights

Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder: An Overview

It is natural for young children to be easily distracted, have trouble listening, and be unable to sit still. We expect these behaviors to improve gradually as children get older, but some children seem to have more trouble developing age-appropriate attention skills and behavior control. You may have heard of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, as it is commonly known, and wondered if your child has it.