Working Parents, Thriving Families


Book Description

Finally, here is a down-to-earth parenting book for busy, working parents who simply don't have the time to try to apply the complicated recommendations found in other parenting books. Board-certified child psychologist David J. Palmiter distills the complex science of good parenting into 10 specific, effective, and time-efficient strategies for promoting wellness in children. These 10 strategies, proven effective through evidence-based research, will help your child develop a healthy self-esteem, feel safe and connected to the family, make healthy decisions, and develop independence and resilience. Dr. Palmiter shares these strategies with a sense of humor that will make you laugh out loud as you recognize your own parenting experiences. A working father of three beloved children, Dr. Palmiter understands the hectic schedules of today's parents. Your full-time job and other responsibilities don't have to keep you from giving your children the happy, well-adjusted childhood they deserve.




The Thriving Family


Book Description

Every parent's goal is to raise happy, healthy children who can thrive and flourish whatever the challenges faced along the way. In The Thriving Family, leading psychologist David Coleman shares his unique vision to show us how. Outlining his core principles of 'kind but firm' parenting, he reveals how powerful tools such as empathy, positive reinforcement and setting successful boundaries can lead to a loving, supportive and calm home environment that allows every member to thrive. Drawing from his vast experience working with families, he looks at new ways to approach common issues, including adapting to parenthood; dealing with bullying, drugs and alcohol; creating healthy social networks online and in real life; dealing with separation and loss; enhancing sibling harmony and reducing rivalry; thriving when your children move on. Whatever the situation or challenge, The Thriving Family empowers parents to create the best future for their children, and encourages children to step into it with joy and confidence.




The Working Mother's Guide to Life


Book Description

One of founders of the world's largest provider of worksite child care provides a helpful collection of strategies, tips, and emotional support for women seeking to balance a satisfying career with a fulfilling home life, tackling such issues as returning to work with a newborn at home, selecting the right child care, developing a supportive work environment, spousal support, and more. Original. 50,000 first printing.




The Working Parent's Survival Guide


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Offers strategies and guidance to building a happier family life by doing less not more, and parenting smarter not harder. Most modern parents work. And we have limited time, limited energy, limited patience, and too much to do. We are seldom at our best at the end of a long working day when the parenting shift kicks in. We want to do the right thing but, in the thick of it, with no time to think and no energy to spare, it’s easy to miss the small changes that could make a big difference to our child’s (and our own) wellbeing. This book moves the goalposts by suggesting ways to parent smarter not harder and to really tune in to the needs of our children and our families. Focusing on the quality of time and not the quantity, parents can learn to cultivate better family wellbeing and happiness. The Working Parent’s Survival Guide: How to Parent Smarter Not Harder is essential reading for every working parent. Written by an expert in child development and parenting who has worked with thousands of stressed out working parents, it walks you through an approach to parenting that will transform family life - and which can be fitted into modern working patterns. Covering all the sticky challenges of a working parent’s day (such as getting everyone out of the house on time in the morning, managing difficult behavior when you’re tired at the end of the day, and controlling tech time), The Working Parent’s Survival Guide will help you to stop feeling guilty about being at work and give you the tools to create the harmonious family life you want to come home to.




Thriving Families: Parenting Strategies for Every Stage


Book Description

"Thriving Families: Parenting Strategies for Every Stage" is a comprehensive guide that empowers parents with practical and effective tools for raising children. This book is designed to support families at every developmental stage, from infancy through adolescence, providing insights and strategies tailored to each phase's unique challenges and joys. Through real-life examples and evidence-based advice, the author offers a roadmap for fostering a nurturing and supportive environment where children can thrive. The book delves into the critical aspects of parenting, such as understanding child development, implementing positive discipline techniques, and building strong family relationships. Readers will find actionable tips on creating a balanced home life, managing common parenting challenges, and promoting healthy communication within the family. The author emphasizes the importance of flexibility and adaptability, encouraging parents to tailor their approach to fit their family's unique needs and dynamics. By focusing on both the practical and emotional sides of parenting, this guide helps parents build a strong foundation for their children's growth and well-being. "Thriving Families" also highlights the significance of self-care for parents, recognizing that a healthy family starts with a healthy caregiver. The book provides strategies for maintaining a work-life balance, managing stress, and fostering a supportive community. Through a compassionate and realistic lens, the author reassures parents that while the journey of parenthood is filled with challenges, it is also gratifying. This book is an invaluable resource for creating a loving, resilient, and thriving family.




Getting to 50/50


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Sharon Meers and Joanna Strober are professionals, wives, and mothers. They understand the challenges and rewards of two-career households. They also know that families thrive not in spite of working mothers but because of them. You can have a great career, a great marriage, and be a great mother. The key is tapping into your best resource and most powerful ally—the man you married. After interviewing hundreds of parents and employers, surveying more than a thousand working mothers, and combing through the latest government and social science research, the authors have discovered that kids, husbands, and wives all reap huge benefits when couples commit to share equally as breadwinners and caregivers. Mothers work without guilt, fathers bond with their kids, and children blossom with the attention of two involved parents. The starting point? An attitude shift that puts you on the road to 50/50—plus the positive step-by-step advice in this book. From “baby boot camp” for new dads to exactly what to say when negotiating a leave with the boss, this savvy book offers fresh ideas to today’s families offering encouragement, hope, and confidence to any woman who has ever questioned her choices regarding work and family.




Advice for Working Moms (HBR Working Parents Series)


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Manage the competing demands of working motherhood. As a working mother you often draw the short straw. You carry most of the burden of caregiving and household chores—and your career suffers because of it. Bosses and coworkers assume that since you're focused on your family, you don't prioritize work. But choosing your job over your kids' extracurricular and school commitments means letting down the people you love most. Advice for Working Moms can help you alleviate this tension. Drawing on the wisdom of experts and parents alike, it will help you strike the right balance between family and work so that you can prioritize what matters most to you and feel fulfilled in all areas of your life. You'll learn to: Let go of working-mom guilt and that constant "overwhelmed" feeling Discuss family commitments with an unsupportive boss Create a parenting posse for caregiving support Negotiate a more equal division of labor at home Say no to "office housework" and other invisible tasks at work 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.




Working Parents, Thriving Families


Book Description

A straightforward, lighthearted, and research-based parenting book for working parents who want to do the best they can for their children in the time they have together. Board-certified child psychologist David J. Palmiter, PhD, distills the broad and complex endeavor of parenting into 10 effective strategies for promoting happy and well-adjusted children in busy households.




Succeeding as a First-Time Parent (HBR Working Parents Series)


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Navigate work successfully as a first-time parent. Just when you're starting to figure out parenting, all of a sudden your leave time is over. You're excited to go back, but you already miss your baby like crazy, and you don't know how you're going to get through the first meeting without dozing off, let alone actually do your job. Succeeding as a First-Time Parent will help you take a deep breath and get through it. Your first year as a working parent will be hard, but it can be truly affirming. You'll find you have energy stores, resources, and supporters that you didn't know existed and that you can make strides forward at work when you're a new mother or father. 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 success, however you measure it 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.




Parenting While Working from Home


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Parenting in December is very different from parenting in July―especially while working from home! As more parents work from home than ever before, there are unique challenges when it comes to meeting the demands of their job, helping their kids thrive, and finding even five minutes to take care of themselves. Parenting While Working from Home offers tips, strategies, and reflections to help parents balance their careers, connect with their kids, and establish their inner strength over the course of a year. Parenting experts and founders of the popular website, Adore Them Parenting, Karissa Tunis and Shari Medini share actionable tips, heartfelt insight, and planning strategies to help you enjoy your own parenting journey while working from home. Building on the authors’ own experiences and the most common challenges they hear parents voicing today, Parenting While Working from Home encourages parents to make intentional changes that will result in happier families and thriving careers. This practical guide will teach you how to: Manage your time so that both your kids and your job get the attention they need Build a professional network and maintain your productivity from home Create a kid-friendly environment that encourages independence and strong sibling bonds Consistently tune in to your own needs so that you can meet your true potential And so much more While it isn’t always easy, working from home while raising a family can (and should) be an incredible experience. Parenting While Working from Home offers comfort in shared struggles, new solutions, and calmer days ahead!