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Workparent : the complete guide to succeeding on the job, staying true to yourself, and raising happy kids

Dowling, Daisy (Author).

An all-in-one resource for every working mother and father Sure, there are plenty of parenting books out there. But as working moms and dads, we've never had a trusted, go-to guide all our own-one that coaches us on how to do well at work, be the loving and engaged parents we want to be, and remain true to ourselves in the process. Enter Workparent. Whether you're planning a family, pushing for promotion during your kids' teenage years, or at any phase in between, Workparent provides all the advice and assurance you'll need to combine children and career in your own, authentic way. Whatever your field or family structure, you'll learn how to: Find a childcare arrangement you fully trust Build a strong support team, at home and on the job Advocate for advancement-and flexibility Step up at work while keeping your family healthy and whole Tame guilt, self-doubt, worry, and other difficult emotions Navigate big transitions: the return from leave, a promotion or job change, or the arrival of a second child Manage day-to-day pressures, like scheduling, mealtimes, homework-and more Find-and really use-time off Feel more capable, calm, and in-control Written by Daisy Dowling, a top executive coach, talent expert, and working mom, Workparent is big and browsable, yet feels like a good talk with your favorite mentor. Finally, the handbook you need to thrive as a working parent

Book  - 2021
650.1085 Dow
1 copy / 0 on hold

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  • ISBN: 9781633698390
  • Physical Description print
    xiii, 545 pages ; 24 cm
  • Publisher [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2021.

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General Note:
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note: You can do this -- Part one. Workparenting, phase by phase: While you're expecting -- Care -- Parental leave and the return to work -- The first year -- From baby to toddler to little kid -- Expanding your family - if, when and how -- School -- The almost-teen and teenage years -- Part two: Resources - and smart ways to use them: If "it takes a village", you're now the mayor -- Time -- Money -- Part three. Success - on your own terms: Getting ahead -- Transitions -- When you're the boss -- Flexibility -- Away -- Time off -- Part four. Staying well and whole: Food and mealtimes -- Health - yours and theirs -- Energy -- Feelings -- Part five. Your family, your way: The two-career couple -- Sole or almost-sole earner -- Single workparenting -- Proud workparents -- Conclusion: A new template, all our own.