Shawn Achor Doing It All as a Solo Parent (HBR Working Parents Series)

Youre only one personbut youre 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 on the wisdom of experts and parents alike, it provides practical tips and advice tailored to your unique challenges as a solo parent. Whether youre single, widowed, or have a partner who is unable to help, youll discover how to do it all&#8212with less stress. Youll learn toCreate a support system of family and friendsMake time spent with your children more meaningfulShape a longterm career despite shortterm demandsBuild a childcare backup benchCarve out time for yourselfThe HBR Working Parents Series provides support 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 youre up with a newborn or planning the future with your teen, youll find the practical tips, strategies, and research you need to make working parenthood work for you. | Shawn Achor Doing It All as a Solo Parent (HBR Working Parents Series)