Workparent: The Complete Guide to Succeeding on the Job, Staying True to Yourself, and Raising Happy Kids

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 trustBuild a strong support team, at home and on the jobAdvocate for advancement—and flexibilityStep up at work while keeping your family healthy and wholeTame guilt, self-doubt, worry, and other difficult emotionsNavigate big transitions: the return from leave, a promotion or job change, or the arrival of a second childManage day-to-day pressures, like scheduling, mealtimes, homework, and moreFind—and really use—time offFeel more capable, calm, and in controlWritten by Daisy Dowling, a top executive coach, talent expert, and working mom, Workparent answers all of your questions and feels like a good talk with your favorite mentor. Finally, the handbook you need to thrive as a working parent.
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 trustBuild a strong support team, at home and on the jobAdvocate for advancement—and flexibilityStep up at work while keeping your family healthy and wholeTame guilt, self-doubt, worry, and other difficult emotionsNavigate big transitions: the return from leave, a promotion or job change, or the arrival of a second childManage day-to-day pressures, like scheduling, mealtimes, home