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.
You'll learn to: Define what a meaningful career means to you Set individual and family goals—and make progress on them Explore company benefits that support your career and your role as caregiver Focus your limited time for professional ...
She and her husband John have three wonder ful kids under 7, who keep them up to date on all things Pokémon, Fancy Nancy, and Old MacDonald's farm. JOHN COLEMAN is a coauthor of the book Passion and Purpose: Stories from the Best and ...
AMY GALLO is a contributing editor at Harvard Business Review and the author of the HBR Guide to Dealing with Conflict (Harvard Business Review Press, 2017). She writes and speaks about workplace dynamics. As the parent of a teenager, ...
You'll learn to: Delegate, enlist the help you need, and say no to taking on more Put your management skills to work outside the office Get more work done with kids at home Move on with resilience when you drop the ball Navigate the chaos ...
You'll learn to: Set reasonable expectations and limits Carve out quality time for family, even when you're at your busiest Stay true to yourself, your friends, and your personal interests Communicate better with your spouse or partner ...
You'll learn to: Understand all your options for childcare Hit the ground running when you return from leave Stay on the career track you want to be on Carry on amid inevitable exhaustion and emotional upheaval Set your family up for ...
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