How to Balance Work and Family: A Guide for Busy Parents Are you a busy parent struggling to find the right balance between work and family? Do you often feel overwhelmed and stressed trying to juggle your responsibilities? If so, then this book is for you. "How to Balance Work and Family: A Guide for Busy Parents" is a comprehensive guide that will provide you with practical tips and strategies to help you manage your time effectively, set priorities, and create a harmonious work-life balance. Table of Contents: 1. Setting Priorities: Learn how to identify your top priorities and focus on what truly matters in your life. Discover techniques to help you make informed decisions and allocate your time and energy accordingly. 2. Time Management: Explore proven time management techniques that will enable you to maximize your productivity and accomplish more in less time. Discover how to eliminate time-wasting activities and create a schedule that works for you. 3. Creating a Schedule: Learn how to create a well-structured schedule that allows you to balance your work and family commitments. Discover strategies to optimize your time and ensure that you have dedicated quality time for both work and family. 4. Eliminating Time Wasters: Identify common time-wasting activities and learn how to eliminate them from your daily routine. Discover practical tips to help you stay focused and avoid distractions. 5. Delegating Tasks: Understand the importance of delegating tasks and learn how to effectively delegate responsibilities at work and at home. Discover techniques to empower others and free up your time for more important activities. 6. Communication: Explore the key elements of effective communication and learn how to improve your communication skills. Discover strategies to foster open and honest communication with your family, colleagues, and superiors. 7. Self-Care: Prioritize your personal well-being and learn how to take care of yourself amidst your busy schedule. Discover techniques to manage stress, prioritize personal time, and seek support when needed. 8. Flexible Work Arrangements: Explore different flexible work arrangements that can help you achieve a better work-life balance. Discover the benefits of telecommuting, flexible hours, and job sharing. 9. Quality Family Time: Learn how to unplug from technology and create meaningful family rituals. Discover strategies to establish work-life boundaries and ensure that you have quality time with your loved ones. 10. Childcare Options: Explore different childcare options and find the one that suits your family's needs. Discover the benefits of daycare centers, nannies, and cooperative childcare This title is a short read. A Short Read is a type of book that is designed to be read in one quick sitting. These no fluff books are perfect for people who want an overview about a subject in a short period of time. Table of Contents How to Balance Work and Family: A Guide for Busy Parents Setting Priorities Time Management Creating a Schedule Eliminating Time Wasters Delegating Tasks Communication Open and Honest Communication Setting Boundaries Active Listening Self-Care Prioritizing Personal Time Managing Stress Seeking Support Flexible Work Arrangements Telecommuting Flexible Hours Job Sharing Quality Family Time Unplugging from Technology Family Rituals Creating Work-Life Boundaries Childcare Options Daycare Centers Nannies and Au Pairs Cooperative Childcare Flexibility at Work Presenting a Proposal Highlighting Benefits Offering Solutions Supportive Work Environment Company Policies Employee Assistance Programs Flexible Leave Policies Building a Support Network Family and Friends Parenting Groups Professional Networks Frequently Asked Questions Have Questions / Comments?

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 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.

Hey Dad! Ever felt torn between advancing in your career and spending quality time with family? The Working Dad's Survival Guide is for you. The first book of its kind- the advice and encouragement you need to achieve success at work while ALSO being the involved, loving dad you always wanted to be. Written from the unique perspective of Scott Behson, a busy working dad who also happens to be a national expert in work-family issues, The Working Dad's Survival Guide is chock full of concrete time and life management strategies you can use right now.

Tips, stories, and strategies for the job that never ends. When it comes to being a working parent, there are no right answers to the tough questions you grapple with, from how to get your toddler out the door to supporting your teen through struggles with their peers to whether or not to accept that big promotion—and the extensive travel and long hours that come with it. But there are answers that are right for you and your family. The HBR Working Parents Series Collection assembles the ideas and strategies you need to help you get ahead—and get through the day. Included in this set are Managing Your Career, Getting It All Done, and Taking Care of Yourself. This compilation offers insights and practical advice from world-class experts on the topics that matter most to working parents including making decisions at home and at work that align with your priorities; navigating tradeoffs—and managing the feelings that come with them; developing strategies for managing both the details of your day and the long-term view of your career; finding time for personal development; and making career choices that work for you—and your family. The HBR Working Parents Series with Daisy Dowling, Series Editor, supports readers as you anticipate challenges, learn how to advocate for yourself more effectively, juggle your impossible schedule, and find fulfillment at home and at work. Whether you're up with a newborn or planning the future with your teen, you'll find the practical tips, strategies, and research you need to make working parenthood work for you.

With the increasing pressure to excel at parenting, work, and personal relationships, it's easy to feel stressed and dissatisfied. This targeted Positive Discipline guide gives parents the tools to parent effectively without sacrificing their well-being or giving up on their life goals. Instead of creating unachievable expectations, you will instead learn to play to your strengths at work and at home. You’ll integrate your seemingly disparate areas of life and use Positive Discipline to make the most out of your time, energy and relationships. By helping you get to the bottom of the underlying causes of misbehavior, busy parents will also be able to avoid pampering and keep permissive and punitive parenting at bay. Instead of feeling fragmented and guilty, you’ll have the presence of mind to explore what works best for you and your family. Attitude is key – we’ll help you feel confident in your parenting abilities and your professional choices, making your children more likely to adopt an attitude of self-reliance and cooperation. Armed with communication strategies and tips for self-reflection, moms (and dads!) won't have to feel guilty about leaving their child with a sitter during the day, or leaving work early to go to a soccer game.