The Working Mother's Guide to Life: Strategies, Secrets, and Solutions
Books / Paperback
Books › Family & Relationships › General
ISBN: 0609807358 / Publisher: Harmony, November 2002
One of founders of the world's largest provider of worksite child care provides a helpful collection of strategies, tips, and emotional support for women seeking to balance a satisfying career with a fulfilling home life, tackling such issues as returning to work with a newborn at home, selecting the right child care, developing a supportive work environment, spousal support, and more. Original. 50,000 first printing.
Read More
After you’ve made the decision to return to work following the birth of a child, you may still wonder, “Am I doing the right thing for my family?” and “How on earth do I make this work?” Now, The Working Mother’s Guide to Life sets out to offer you hundreds of answers to these types of questions, from nuts-and-bolts advice, such as finding top-notch child care and stress-free ways to manage your household, to more complex issues like separating from your child without feeling guilty and creating a rich, strong family culture that will thrive regardless of whether or not you are working.Author Linda Mason—herself a working mom and founder of an award-winning company that cares for the children of working parents across the country—provides a reassuring, practical, and comprehensive guide based on interviews with more than 100 successful working mothers from diverse backgrounds. Here are countless strategies and tips from these experts on everything from household chores and returning to work with a newborn to finding communities of support.• Building the Three Pillars of Success: A supportive workplace, a “partner-in-parenting,” and excellent child care• Running a household, holding down a job, and thriving while keeping it all together—from getting food on the table to getting out the door in the morning • Setting your priorities, including nurturing your family, satisfying your employer, and taking care of your own needs • Tips from caregivers on how to help your children blossom and grow in a variety of child care settings
Read Less