One would assume that children are affected by their parents’ stress. But a fascinating new study shows that parents’ stress actually forms an imprint on children’s genes, and the effects last a very long time. I won’t pretend to understand all of the science involved here, but basically, the study deals with gene expression. The scientists measured…

I’m getting ready for the October launch of the MomShift profiles (so blog action might be a bit slow!) but I wanted to share what I wrote in today’s Huffington Post – full text below! Working Parents Need Real Choices – Regardless of Test Scores. While paying for my groceries last week, I had one of…

Imagine that you are a parent with two young children. As part of a study, you have been asked to read some information. Statistic after statistic, it’s all about how exceedingly expensive it is to raise a child these days. Next, you are asked a series of questions. Someone is trying to figure out whether you are actually…

Sociology professor Scott Schieman is quoted in the Globe and Mail (September 27, 2010) for his research on how people who have control over their work schedules are actually much more likely to multi-task at home and to report higher work-family conflict. His study is based on 2007 data from 1,200 American workers. Here is…