Essays by EP Family Experts
- The Lament of the Work-at-Home Man
- Here we are,
raising our kids, taking hold of our lives, and striving like
the rest of our country's workers to earn a paycheck and make
ends meet. It may not be glamorous.... but when my kids come
home from school, or my wife returns from work, I'm there to
greet them.
- by Jeffrey
D. Zbar
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- Startling True Confessions of a Single
Mother
- These are all
things I probably wouldn't share with you in casual conversation,
because to say them would be to complain...and everyone knows
the first rule for single mothers is No Whining!
- by Jay
Ann Cox
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- Humor at Home
- Listening to
my children and sharing ideas and observations with them has
helped their language development. It strengthens our relationship
and creates wonderful memories.
- by Grace
Witwer Householder
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- Laboring at Home Has A Dual Meaning!
- To the uneducated
observer, I looked like another pathetically addicted e-mail
junkie...but to reach that conclusion would be to miss the point
entirely. I will always believe that subscribers to my newsletter
were instrumental in saving my newborn's life.
- by Azriela
Jaffe
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Articles by EP Family
Experts
- EP Dad FAQs
- by Jeffrey
D. Zbar
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- Home Office — The Childcare Solution?
- If you’ve
been thinking about working at home to save yourself money on
childcare, unless your children are school age, don’t bother.
If you’ve been considering working at home as a way of supervising
your children’s caregivers, then I highly recommend it.
- by Judy
Lederman
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- Practical Wisdom for Single Parents,
Part II: Raising Your Village
- Raising your
village is vital for your self-renewal as a human, to your continuing
education as a parent, and to nurturing your children as they
richly deserve. Demonstrate love and caring for the community
that is lucky to have you, and extend the chain of love and goodwill
beyond your family.
- by Jay
Ann Cox
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- Practical Wisdom for Single Parents,
Part 1: Raising Your Village
- My point is
simply that you have every opportunity you need to make your
life and your family life richer and more satisfying, but you
gotta work at it!
- by Jay
Ann Cox
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- Before Taking That Road...Stop, Look
and Listen
- "Enough
is enough — I'm out of here!"
How many times have you felt like saying this to your mate? We
all feel like handing our spouse walking papers from time to
time. We ponder whether it would be easier without the day-in,
day-out confrontation of a troubled marriage. Who needs it?
- by Jodie
Lynn
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- How to Role Model During Those Stressful
Moments
- Question: How
is the best way for a parent to handle his/her own behavior with
children at home during stressful situations? Answers...
- by Jodie
Lynn
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Articles by EP Career
Experts
- Six Ways to Work-Family Balance
- Your home life,
finances and career goals will help you determine which work
option is best for you at this phase of your life. Here is an
overview of the most common full-time and part-time flexible
work arrangements to consider.
- by Pat
Katepoo
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- Doing the Office Work Without the Office
- The world of
work has changed. In a matter of approximately a decade, we've
seen a dramatic shift in the definition of "office work"
and of the "office" — and, most important, the
severing of the historic link between the two. As that separation
continues — enabled by technology, lifestyle, economic,
and values shifts — the implications for managers and business
owners explode.
- by Gil
E. Gordon
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- Full Time Stay-At-Home Mom to Entrepreneurial
Parent ("EP"!): Tips for Easing the Transition
- Even if you
don't expect to start your business for several years, now is
the time to start planning for your re-entry into the workforce
— including the home office
workplace!
- by Nancy
Collamer
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- Three Home Career Selection Traps to
Avoid
- Don't fall prey
to the most common traps of aspiring Entrepreneurial Parents. Ask the "Right
Question" from the start — and don't give up until you answer it!
- by Paul
and Sarah Edwards
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- Home Career Selection FAQs
- Wondering what
business to start, what business to buy, or whether you should
make the shift from a full-time job to a home career? These top
three FAQs will put you on the right track.
- by Paul
and Sarah Edwards
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Articles by EP Business
Experts
- New Office-in-Home Rules May Allow You
to Take this Tax Deduction
- Beginning January
1, 1999, the office-in-home deduction is available not only to
those who meet the old guidelines but also to self-employed people
who have no other location where they conduct substantial administrative
or management activities for their business.
- by Jan
Zobel, EA
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- What If You Can't Pay Your Taxes?
- Even if you
don’t have the money to pay your taxes, file your return
on time. The penalty for not filing your tax return on time is
5% a month, whereas the penalty for not paying your taxes on
time is only 1/2 of 1% per month.
- by Jan
Zobel, EA
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- The Top Ten FAQs About Starting a Business
- Answers to the
Top Ten questions of many Entrepreneurial Parents wanting to start their first home business.
- by Terri
Lonier
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- Evaluating the Home Office Chair That's
Right For You - An Evaluation Form
- Before you settle
down into your office chair, think again. Are you really comfortable?
Taking care of yourself is taking care of business!
- by Marilyn
Zelinsky
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- The 6 Biggest Myths about Working Solo-
and What You Must Do to Overcome Them to Achieve Success
- Master the working
solo lifestyle by understanding and avoiding the most common
pitfalls of starting your own business.
- by Terri Lonier
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- Creating an Effective Web Site
- Before you even
consider creating a web site, there are quite a few issues you
should think through. Here's an article full of usable advice
and hypertext inks to start you off with...
- by Peter
Kent
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- 10 Surprising New Ways to Make Being
Online Profitable
- ...or how history
may be stopping your web site from earning money...
- by Joe
Vitale
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- When Your Imagination Reaches Out to
Touch Someone
- When it comes
to marketing your home business, your imagination can be your
lucky charm. Read how others have used their creativity (and
not their money!) to leave a lasting impression, and then exercise
your brainstorming muscles!
- by Silvana
Clark
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- Shoestring Marketing: Ten Steps to a
Successful Internet Business on a Budget
- Is your web
site pulling in the kind of traffic you hope for? If not, take
a few steps in the right direction.
- by Joe Spataro
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- Three Cyber Ad Types
- Creating ads
for cyberspace takes a different approach than traditional advertising
methods. If you'd rather play it safe than be sorry, read on...
- by Joe
Vitale
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