Read the summary of the show to familiarize yourself with its contents. Inform students that as they view the program, they will see some solutions to balancing work and family life. Will Durst takes a glance back at his unconventional childhood as he prepares to explore the ways in which Americans find their own unique balances between work and family. His lively home daycare environment, full of energetic toddlers, proves just how exhausting and demanding caring for children can be.
Kids share stories about the way their parents feelings about work show up at home .
Now the bank s new Family Matters program has transformed the work environment by taking family issues seriously. Not only does the new plan help retain valuable employees, it has also boosted the company s productivity. Ask students whether they are confused about anything they ve seen. After Viewing A variety of resources are available for linking the content of the show to particular curriculum areas, and helping students apply the content to real-world situations relevant to their own lives. These encourage students to analyze and think critically about the situation and issues presented in the show.