Workparent: The Complete Guide to Succeeding on the Job, Staying True to Yourself, and Raising Happy Kids

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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 favourite mentor. Finally, the handbook you need to thrive as a working parent.

Daisy Dowling is the founder and CEO of Workparent, an executive coaching, and training firm dedicated to helping working parents lead more successful and satisfying lives. She is the author of Workparent: The Complete Guide to Succeeding on the Job, Staying True to Yourself, and Raising Happy Kids (HBR Press, 2021). Dowling is a full-time working parent to two young children. You can find Daisy Dowling at workparent.com.

Advance Praise for Workparent: Daisy Dowling has delivered the definitive guide for working parents. A must-read for anyone struggling with the dual challenges of careers and kids. - Cal Newport, author, A World Without Email and Deep Work Workparent is the ultimate guide for excelling as a parent and a professional. Filled with powerful and practical tips, it's an indispensable toolbox for the modern working parent. - Matt Breitfelder, Senior Partner and Head of Human Capital, Apollo Global Management Becoming a working parent is a joyous yet incredibly challenging transition for anyone. Daisy Dowling's wonderful book provides a comprehensive road map for navigating the practical challenges that all working parents face. Packed with exercises and thought-provoking questions, Workparent is a must-read for anyone juggling work and parenting. - Jennifer Petriglieri, author, Couples That Work The time has come for a truly inclusive book on one of the most significant and universal challenges of our time: how to meet the demands and desires of being a great parent while also being great at your work. This is that book! Wonderfully packed with strategies and tactics that can make a difference for any working parent. - Frans Johansson, CEO, The Medici Group; author, The Medici Effect Daisy Dowling's book is a lifeline of much-needed support for those of us 'workparents' who strive to be more intentional and more effective in raising kids while having careers. If you want to learn how to stay emotionally healthy while successfully navigating the contradictions of workparenting, this book is for you. - Evan Wittenberg, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, Ancestry In her latest book, Daisy Dowling deconstructs the conflicts between parenting and work and illuminates how both parts of our lives can coexist and feed one another. Workparent outfits us with actionable tips and insights to integrate our journey as parents with our career aspirations with confidence, not apologies. &$8212 Scott Belsky, founder, Behance; Chief Product Officer and Executive Vice President, Creative Cloud, Adobe; and author, The Messy Middle Workparent offers practical and extremely valuable detailed advice on how to navigate each stage of being a working parent. As a working parent and as a human resources leader, I found myself nodding as I read through much of the wisdom Dowling lays out, from setting personal boundaries and owning your narrative to establishing your 'Village' as a way to ensure you have the support you need from before birth up through the teenage years. This book speaks to you as a whole person and encourages you to think of yourself as a whole person as well. It is only from this place that any of us can hope to live fulfilled, integrated personal and work lives. - Laila Tarraf, Chief People Officer, Allbirds