Season 2 Episode 8: From Cost to Competitive Edge: Walmart’s Child Care Investment
What if child care wasn’t just a benefit but a game-changer for employee loyalty, engagement, and even talent attraction? In this episode of The Work-Life Equation, we talk with Meghan Klosterman, Senior Manager of Child Care Programs at Walmart, about the launch of Little Squiggles Children’s Enrichment Center, a groundbreaking initiative designed to support working parents at Walmart’s headquarters. Meghan shares how her personal journey as an educator and mom shaped the vision for a center that’s more than just child care – it’s a strategic investment in employee well-being, retention, and loyalty. Whether you’re an HR leader or a working parent, this episode offers inspiration and practical insights into building benefits that truly matter.
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Better Sleep & Happy Children – The Secret To Both
What if raising happier kids and getting better sleep were simpler than you think? Dr. Harvey Karp – world-renowned pediatrician and creator of the SNOO Smart Sleeper – shares the science behind calmer homes and well-rested parents. With decades of exp …
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Protecting Kids from Harmful Online Ads
Children are the most valuable – and vulnerable – targets for online advertisers. Every day, brands and tech companies use sophisticated tools to track, profile, and influence kids, shaping their choices before they even know they’re being sold to. Mic …
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The Issues with Advertising to Children (and What Parents Can Do)
Bright, persuasive digital ads are shaping kids’ choices before they understand what marketing is. Parents can – and should – step in.
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Is AI Beneficial or Harmful to Education?
AI can personalize learning – or create dependence. The difference comes down to how parents help kids use these tools responsibly.
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Guiding Kids (and Parents) Through College Admissions
Applying to college is stressful – for students and parents. But does it really need to be? This week, Paul sits down with Lindsay Tanne, founder of LogicPrep, a globally recognized educational consultancy she started as a student at Harvard, growing a …
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How To Do Relax and Do It Well
“How did you live like that?” This was my eight-year-old’s response when I told her that I grew up in a place, at a time, when Starbucks wasn’t ubiquitous in towns like ours. She and I had walked alone into town to get a smoothie bowl – also something I’d never heard of, if it […]
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Teach Your Kids The Randomness Of Life
Trips with kids are meant to expand their minds, to show them something different. We took our three daughters to Paris where we stayed at a friend’s apartment. It was also their first time to Europe. That alone would have been mind expanding. But we had three random encounters that got them thinking about how […]
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Season 2 Episode 3: Why Childcare Is Your Secret Weapon for Talent Retention
What if childcare was the key to your company’s success? In this episode of The Work Life Equation, we sit down with Jenny Guldseth, Chief People & Culture Officer at Allianz Life, to explore how investing in working parents transformed their workp …
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Starting the Conversation About a Sick or Injured Loved One
Children notice when something is wrong with a loved one – even before we explain it. Honest, gentle conversations help them feel safe when illness changes everything.
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Making Sure What You’re Feeding Your Kids Is Safe
Keeping kids safe at mealtime isn’t just about what’s on their plate – it’s about how food is chosen, prepared, and served every day.
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Decoding Our Children’s Behavior Through ABA Therapy
Why do kids behave the way they do? How can we as parents guide them effectively? Alisha Simpson-Watt—an expert in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and founder of Collaborative ABA Services—shares insights on understanding children’s behavior, and offer …
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