Fatherhood begins before childbirth and varies across cultures. Fathers differ in parenting skills and child development knowledge. Fathers' involvement improves child development and family adjustment
Toni-Ann is a Navy Reserves dentist and mother of two boys. She struggled with motherhood, work-family balance and self-care. She shares her journey to help moms be happy mothers
Work-life balance involves fulfilling experiences across different life domains. Concept emerged in 19th century with workers' campaign against long hours. Roosevelt's 1938 Fair Labor Standards Act significantly changed work regimes. Research in 1960s focused on working mothers and dual-earner families
Neurologist (36F) married marketing professional (37M) after medical school. Initially hesitant about biological children, husband pressured her. Unexpected pregnancy in August 2022
Women traditionally focused on family and husband's comfort. Working housewives were often pitied or condemned. Modern attitudes show housewives' absence as sign of financial support
Diane Keaton plays J.C. Wiatt, a Manhattan management consultant who inherits a baby girl. She initially tries to adopt the child but grows attached to Elizabeth. J.C. struggles to balance work and parenting, leading to her career change. She moves to Vermont with Elizabeth, where she starts her own baby food business. She declines a corporate offer to buy her business, returning to Vermont