Advice for Working Moms (HBR Working Parents Series)

Working mothers often struggle to balance work and family responsibilities, feeling overwhelmed and guilty. Advice for Working Moms can help them find the right balance, let go of guilt, advocate for themselves, and negotiate a more equal division of labor. The HBR Working Parents Series provides practical tips and strategies to help working mothers find fulfillment at home and work.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 224 pages
\n Publication date: 20 May 2021
\n Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press
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As a working mother, you frequently face significant challenges in managing the competing demands of your professional and family responsibilities. You bear the majority of the burden of caring for your family and managing household chores, which can negatively impact your career. Bosses and colleagues may assume that your focus on your family means you prioritize work less, leading to misunderstandings and potential conflicts. However, choosing your job over your children's extracurricular activities and school commitments can also lead to feelings of guilt and dissatisfaction.

Fortunately, there is advice available to help you navigate these challenges and find a harmonious balance between family and work. Drawing on the expertise of experts and parents alike, the HBR Working Parents Series offers valuable insights and strategies to assist you in prioritizing what matters most to you and achieving fulfillment in all areas of your life.

In this series, you will learn to:

Let go of working-mom guilt and the constant overwhelm that often accompanies this role.

Discuss family commitments with an unsupportive boss or colleagues to find mutually beneficial solutions.

Create a parenting posse or support network to share caregiving responsibilities and provide emotional support.

Negotiate a more equal division of labor at home to alleviate the burden on one parent.

Say no to office housework and other invisible tasks that can consume your time and energy.

The HBR Working Parents Series, with Daisy Dowling as Series Editor, is designed to support readers at various stages of parenthood, from anticipating challenges to navigating complex schedules and finding fulfillment both at home and at work. Whether you are up with a newborn or planning for your child's future, this series provides practical tips, strategies, and research to help you make working parenthood work for you.

By embracing these advice and strategies, you can reduce the tension and stress associated with juggling multiple roles and find a sense of balance and fulfillment in your life as a working mother.

\n Weight: 302g\n
Dimension: 139 x 215 x 20 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781647820923\n \n