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 ph...

Everything working parents need to communicate effectively with everyone, from managing difficult conversations with your boss, to saying no, to framing issues to gain buy-in and support.Addresses communication through the lens of working parenthood—and all the key audiences and stakeholders that entails.Provides practical tips and advice for working parents for how they can succeed in taking care of work needs and family needs.Includes a mix of recognizab...

Have you taken time for yourself today?Too many working parents focus solely on those around them—their families, their work, and a never-ending list of other commitments—only to lose sight of what they need themselves. But neglecting your own needs and wants can prevent you from being happy, healthy, and productive.Taking Care of Yourself provides expert advice to help you identify what you value most at work and at home, make choices that align w...

Stop juggling and start managing everything you need to do at home and at work.It used to be simple before kids: Say yes to everything, stay late, turn in flawless work, catch up on sleep later. But now you need a different mindset to succeed at work, as a parent, and as a family member.Getting It All Done can't teach you to be in two places at once, but it provides you with expert advice as you manage the challenges of succeeding at work while mak...

Have the career you want—without putting your family last.Setting and achieving professional goals are complicated when you’re managing a career and a family. How do you get ahead when sometimes it's a struggle just to get through the day?Managing Your Career provides the expert advice and practical solutions you need to help you find a way forward, whether you're taking time off, staying steady, reentering the workforce, or looking to advance....

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 can suffer because of it. Bosses and coworkers assume that since you're focused on your family, you don't prioritize work. But when you choose your job over quality time with your kids, it feels like you're letting down the people you love most.The HBR Working Moms Collec...

All the advice you need to succeed as a first-time working parent.The year after having your first baby can be one of the most challenging and disorienting periods of your career. From finding the best childcare when you return to work, to setting expectations with your manager, to getting enough sleep so you can show up as the person you want to be and do your job well—juggling it all can seem impossible.You're not alone, but you're going through a tough m...

You're only one person—but you're not alone.As a single parent, you know your life is different from the other working parents around you. With the pressure to perform well at work and no partner to assist with tasks at home (let alone major crises), you likely find yourself pulled in all directions, with many responsibilities and little support.Doing It All as a Solo Parent offers you the help you need to lighten the load. Drawing...

The skills and strategies working moms need to juggle work and family commitments, alleviate stress and guilt, and find success at home and in their careers.Provides practical tips and advice for working mothers for how they can succeed in taking care of work and family needs.Includes a mix of recognizable experts with new voices to give readers a variety of angles and guidance.Includes real-life examples that readers can relate to and see that they're not...

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 ...

You can have a successful career and be the dad you want to be.Finally, we've moved past the days when providing for your family meant taking a backseat role in your children's lives. Still, many of us aren't finding the support and flexibility we need, and the time-management challenge of performing at work while being a present dad at home can feel impossible.Advice for Working Dads will help you balance and integrate your career and fat...

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 Serie...