Articles Written by:    KATHERINE MEYER     

Do Healthy Eating Habits Slip in Summertime?

Now that we’ve hit the dog days of summer, have your kids’ eating habits gone to the dogs as well? Summer seems like it should be synonymous with good health, with lots of outdoor play and access to fresh fruits and vegetables that aren’t in season ...

From KATHERINE MEYER, Wall Street Journal,  31 Jul 2008

Should You Find a Doctor Near Home or Office?

The other day I scheduled a dentist appointment to coincide with my lunch break. I wasn’t away from my desk for more than an hour, since the dentist is a short walk from the office, and I marveled again at the convenience of having a dentist so close ...

From KATHERINE MEYER, Wall Street Journal,  29 Jul 2008

Round Two: Childcare Strategy for Second Maternity Leave

Dionne’s post about her hectic maternity leave — coping with newborn twins and a 21-month old toddler — reminded me of the dilemma many working parents face when planning maternity leave for their second or third kids: Do you keep your older child in ...

From KATHERINE MEYER, Wall Street Journal,  24 Jul 2008

The Upsides to Eating Lunch at Your Desk

Workers looking to save a few bucks in the down economy have found a new place to cut costs: lunch, according to an article in today’s Journal. Rather than fork over $75-$80 a week on fancy salads and take-out, employees are making their own sandwiches ...

From KATHERINE MEYER, Wall Street Journal,  15 Jul 2008

Do You Want Your Boss at Your Wedding?

Nearly every bride and groom spends some time stressing over their wedding guest list. As you’re trying to figure out whether to invite Great Aunt Betty or a friend from college you hardly talk to anymore, there’s also the big question of whether or ...

From KATHERINE MEYER, Wall Street Journal,  8 Jul 2008

Share Your Plans for the Holiday Weekend

Like many offices around the U.S., ours is pretty quiet today, with lots of co-workers out and others likely to leave early ahead of the long weekend. I enjoy these quiet moments at work before the holiday rush, as it provides a pleasant bit of ...

From KATHERINE MEYER, Wall Street Journal,  3 Jul 2008

Desperately Seeking Nanny to Work Split Shift

My sister-in-law is hoping to find a babysitter to work a split shift to care for her three school-age kids. She leaves for work around 7:30 a.m. to catch a train to the city, and returns home around 7:30 p.m. Ideally, she’d like the babysitter to work ...

From KATHERINE MEYER, Wall Street Journal,  2 Jul 2008
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Two-Career Families with No Time to Swim?

With school out and the mercury rising, a neighborhood swimming pool seems like the perfect place to while away the hot summer days. But according to a recent article in the Washington Post, memberships at DC-area swim clubs are plummeting. Among the ...

From KATHERINE MEYER, Wall Street Journal,  1 Jul 2008

Helping Your Kids With Health Insurance After College

According to 2006 U.S. census data, young adults are the fastest-growing group of the uninsured, and one in three Americans aged 19 to 29 lacks health insurance. An article in The Journal last week discussed how many recent college graduates are ...

From KATHERINE MEYER, Wall Street Journal,  26 Jun 2008

Is Career Testing Helpful?

Even with the guidance they’re sure to get from parents, teachers and friends, it’s easy to see how college kids can become overwhelmed by career choices. In her Work & Family column last week, Sue Shellenbarger wrote how she turned to career-testing ...

From KATHERINE MEYER, Wall Street Journal,  23 Jun 2008

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