Work, Life, Balanced
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Work, Life, Balanced
How Spending 13 Minutes a Day on Self-Care Changed My Life
I created the Mental Health and Wealth Challenge to engage in self-care that was meaningful, simple, and free — and only takes 13 minutes a day.
By Melanie Lockert
Work, Life, Balanced
Can You Afford to Become a Stay-at-Home Parent? How to Find Out
Working vs. being a stay-at-home parent is a major decision. We’ve created a framework to provide financial clarity about your best options.
By Julie Pierce Onos
Work, Life, Balanced
How to Make Mundane Moments With Your Kids Feel Actually Special
We asked experts for ways to savor even the mundane time with family—whether or not we’re in the middle of a pandemic.
By Sarah Li Cain
Work, Life, Balanced
5 Common Kid Behavior Issues During (and After) Coronavirus Lockdown
Coronavirus quarantine is a struggle, and the routines that worked for two weeks may be fraying now. Here’s how to help kids deal.
By Jessica Sillers
Work, Life, Balanced
How Becoming the Breadwinner Changed My Perspective on Money
This new reality forced me to think about what would happen if I were gone. Could my husband afford the mortgage without my income?
By Sarah Li Cain
Work, Life, Balanced
Here Are the Things You Should Know When You Have a 5-Year-Old
Kindergarten brings lots of new challenges for you and your child. Here’s what you should know when you’ve got a 5-year-old.
By Beth Braverman
Work, Life, Balanced
How to Prepare for a Baby: 5 Things to Get Ready for the First Year
Having a baby is a big adjustment in many ways: emotionally, developmentally and financially. Here’s what you should know.
By Jessica Sillers
Work, Life, Balanced
Fabric’s Top 7 Things to Do When You Have a 7-Year-Old
From encouraging empathy to teaching money skills, here’s how to prep for life with a 7-year-old.
By Beth Braverman
Work, Life, Balanced
Got a 9-Year-Old? 9 Conversations You Need to Have Right Now
With a 9-year-old in tow, you’re about halfway toward legal adulthood! Financially and emotionally, here’s what you should know.
By Lynn Shattuck
Work, Life, Balanced
10 Things You Should Know When You Have a 10-Year-Old
From developing bodies to worries about college expenses, the stakes of parenting a 10-year-old feel high. Here’s how to navigate it.
By Lynn Shattuck
Work, Life, Balanced
Fabric’s Top 7 Things to Do When You Have a 2-Year-Old
Terrible twos? Never heard of her. With preschool on the horizon, here’s how to prepare financially and emotionally for having a 2-year-old.
By Jessica Sillers
Work, Life, Balanced
You Need to Know These 7 Things if You Have a 3-Year-Old
Got a threenager on your hands? Here’s what to expect in the year ahead, and how to plan for the future.
By Jessica Sillers
Work, Life, Balanced
Got a 4-Year-Old? Check These 4 To-Dos Off Your List
The transition from age 3 to age 4 is big. Here’s how to prepare, from managing your money to keeping track of developmental milestones.
By Ellen Chang
Work, Life, Balanced
Your Baby Is a Toddler! What to Know When You Have a 1-Year-Old
You’ve made it a full orbit around the sun as a parent, and you deserve to celebrate. After your well-earned cake, it’s time to plan for an exciting year ahead.
By Jessica Sillers
Work, Life, Balanced
8 Things You Should Know When You Have an 8-Year-Old
We’ve spoken to experts for the highlights, challenges and opportunities of parenting an 8-year-old.
By Lynn Shattuck
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