Advice for working moms.

9781647820923

xviii, 198 pages ; 22 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index

Introduction: A mother's work is never done - get the help and support you need / by Daisy Dowling, series editor
Section 1. Mirror, mirror, on the wall - acknowledge your emotions and stress points: Overwhelmed? How to deal with "doing it all" - feel more competent, calm, and in control / by Daisy Dowling
Let go of working-mom guilt - rock your "world's okayest mom" mug / by Sheryl Zeigler
Understanding your identity as a (new) working mother - rethink how you view success-and yourself / by Janna Koretz
Section 2. Mommy tracked - keep your career in check: How to identify a family-friendly employer - before you take the job / by Suzanne Brown
Make your work more meaningful / by Amy Gallo
"Office housework" gets in our way - stop doing tasks that are invisible and underappreciated / by Deborah M. Kolb and Jessica L. Porter
4 questions to help women navigate the second half of their careers - empty nesters, it's your time to shine / by Palena Neale
Section 3. Give me a break - navigate your maternity leave and professional pauses: Planning maternity or family leave--a guide - people have babies; they get sick. It's normal / by Rebecca Knight
What nursing moms need to know about pumping during work travel - you don't have to dump your liquid gold / by Julia Beck - How to transition into a professional break - and set yourself up for success when you return / by Daisy Dowling
Section 4. 'A' for effort - handling childcare and school commitments: Making a plan for childcare-and uncertainties - think through a Plan A, Plan B, and Plan G / by Avni Patel-Thompson
How to manage the demands of school-age kids - be a part of your child's education (without the stress) / by Daisy Wademan Dowling
When your boss doesn't respect your family commitments - be upfront-and empathetic / by Rebecca Knight
Establishing your unique parenting posse - find and set up a family support system / by Avni Patel-Thompson
Section 5. Home sweet home - managing the house and family: What's your family's mission statement? - tips for setting shared goals-together / by Priscilla Claman
Are chore wars at home holding you back at work? - negotiate a fair distribution of housework / by Rebecca Shambaugh
Finding balance as a dual-career couple - optimize your time and energy-together / by Amy Jen Su
How working parents feed their families - tips from HBR readers on breakfast, dinner, and everything in between
Epilogue. Nobody's perfect: Lessons from a working mom on "doing it all" - aim for happiness / by Francesca Gino

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Harvard Business Review Press, issuing body, publisher