Daisy Dowling

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...

Conduct more productive conversations. As a working parent, you lead meetings, advocate for your children, and make presentations that win clients-all with ease. But when your personal life spills into your professional life-whether it's negotiating a schedule change with your boss or talking to your spouse about responsibilities at home-it can be a challenge to communicate effectively and reach agreement. Communicate Better with Everyone provides...

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...

Build your careers, your family, and your life-together. When you're part of a two-career family, you manage the competing demands of your careers, child-rearing, and household chores along with your relationship with each other. Can you both chase your dreams, raise good citizens, make time for your hobbies and your health-and maintain a strong relationship? Two-Career Families provides the expert advice and practical solutions you need to address...