Getting to 50/50: How Working Parents Can Have It All
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| Rating | : | 4.49 (888 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1482938847 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 362 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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Mothers work without guilt, fathers bond with their kids, and children blossom with the attention of two involved parents. -- From ''baby boot camp'' for new dads - to exactly what to say when negotiating a leave with the boss, this savvy book is full of fresh ideas for today's families offering encouragement, hope, and confidence to any woman who has ever questioned her choices regarding work and family.. Read by Marguerite Gavin Foreword by Sheryl Sandberg Sharon Meers and Joanna Strober are professionals, wives, and m
If Getting to 50/50 doesn't spark a revolution in work/life balance, I don't know what will.'' --Deborah Copaken Kogan, New York Times bestselling author . Highly recommended.'' --Library Journal''Getting to 50/50 builds on what the latest research tells us: that children can thrive with two working parents and that fathers and mothers play equally important roles. ''Don't believe the myths about women and work -- this advice will benefit you now and in the future.'' --Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook ''The authors argue that everyone -- children, parents, society, even the workplace -- benefits when spouses sha
"Must read for every working parent" according to Meredith G.. This book is filled with research and suggestions for how to successfully navigate the challenges of sharing work and family responsibilities in a two parent household. This is not the sort of self help book where the first chapter is all you need to . Sita said Great read!. Awesome book. Humorous, personal and very actionable.The style reminded me of the part in 'Lean In' where Sheryl Sandberg talks about men changing diapers, and how you need to let everyone make their own mistakes instead of hovering.. No Gutsy Planning, No shared glory, Dr. Robert F. Tynan A well research and delightfully written manifesto likely to become a couples handbook on starting and enjoying a family.No pulled punches.No soft landing.Some tears, much joy.