MAIN Office Life Take Your Kids to Work Day

This year, mark your calendars for Thursday, April 24, 2008 in the U.S. to kick off this year's drive to help teach kids about the work-a-day world of their parents - and to get them dreaming about their own grown-up careers.

First begun by the Foundation for Women as the "Take Our Daughters to Work Day" in 1992, the annual program has since also included sons on the special day traditionally held on the fourth Thursday in April.

Around the Web, check out the official site that helps highlight the benefits of taking kids to the work, along with tips & advice on workplace or office activities, and other great ideas for making it educational, memorable, and fun ...

Take Our Daughter and Sons To Work - The official site, with one-stop browsing for company program ideas, team activities, suggested reading and related links.

Take Our Kids to Work - Canada's own celebration in November features tips on organizing a fun program along with a sample agenda, safety tips, plus related resources for parents and teachers.

Take Your Child to Work Day - Advice from a working mom with preparation tips, advice on activities and sample itinerary.

Working Moms Refuge | Take Your Daughter (or Son) to Work Day - More real world advice from a working mom with ideas and suggested schedule of programs, plus a daughter's perspective on what mom does on the job ...

Work & Family: What Your Kids Learn From Your Job - Good overview of the benefits of taking kids to work with suggested activities & programs.

Kids Work! - Tour a virtual hospital, TV station or theater featuring professional profiles, information on how school work relates to the real world, and related interactive games.