The article is based on four sociological studies (2 qualitative ones and 2 quantitative) elaborated by the Centre for Demographic Research of INCE in the 2018-2021 period, which have intended to analyse the peculiarities of jointing family life and the professional life of parents. Due to unstable conditions on the labor market, life has created a context in which it is increasingly difficult for parents to develop favorable strategies for successfully combining professional and family responsibilities. The results of the studies showed that the strategies applied by parents in resolving the conflict between family and professional responsibilities are at their disadvantage. Flexible work schedules (remote work, compressed work week, staggered hours, etc.) are a necessity for parents because they are compatible with family responsibilities, but in order to implement them, a series of obstacles are registered. In this context, a differentiated and efficient policy is required to provide the necessary types of assistance to each special group. At the level of authorities, it is necessary to encourage employees to implement policies to balance families and work, expand pre-school and quality pre-school services, etc.