As is discussed in Chapter 7 of our course text, balancing the demands of work, parenting, and family is a challenging—but necessary—task for a significant number of American families. When these pressures are not balanced, it can lead to a negative, unpredictable home environment. Therefore, it is important that we are aware of some of the potential challenges families may face as they strive to have balance between work and family. For this discussion, address the following:

• Explain some challenges that working  families face.
• Discuss how these challenges can impact a child’s behavior.
• Summarize three strategies you could share with families to help them achieve a balance between family life and work. Use one additional scholarly source to support your summary.

Guided Response: Review several of your classmates’ posts and respond to at least two by providing feedback or suggestions, or offering friendly guidance to extend their strategies.

Locate the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. found on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ website.

Identify and describe at least three initiatives that have been taken by the Office of the National Coordinator to promote the nationwide exchange of health data.  How will these initiatives contribute to improved quality, safety, and efficiency of health care?  Which of these initiatives do you consider most significant? Explain your answer.