MAIN Office Life Take Your Child to Work Day

In the US, mark your calendars for Thursday, April 26, 2012 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 in 1993 by the Foundation for Women as "Take Our Daughters to Work Day", the annual program has since also included sons on the special day traditionally held on the fourth Thursday in April.

Meanwhile, the November calendar in Canada is filled with similar activities for kids and families celebrating "Take Our Kids To Work Day" on Wednesday, November 7, 2012.

Take Your Child to Work Day ideas

Keep it right here for great ideas for making it educational, memorable, and fun with science project ideas, kids digital camera projects, how to's for teaching kids to budget, and a complete guide for older kids and adults who want to turn a hobby into a full-time career.

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Plus, just up ahead, don't miss an entire collection of other top resources highlighting the long-term benefits of taking kids to the work, including been-there advice on planning a complete schedule of workplace or office activities on Take Your Kids to Work Day ...

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

5 Steps to a Perfect 'Bring Your Child to Work Day' - About.com guide with expert tips on prepping the office or work area and other planning logistics, with related ideas for fun activities.

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

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, with information on how school work relates to the real world, and related interactive games.

How to make the most of "Take Your Child to Work Day"