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Working Mom Survival Guide: How to Run Around Less & Enjoy Life More [Paperback]

Suzanne Riss , Teresa Palagano , Dr. Michele Borba
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October 4, 2011
From the experts at Working Mother magazine, Working Mom Survival Guide answers your most basic and trickiest questions: Are you addicted to your BlackBerry? How do you get your toddler, or your co-workers, to listen? How do you get on or off a mommy track? Access quickly the information every working mom needs to know—from how to keep tabs on your teen’s online time to how to ask for a flexible schedule—and get back to your busy day, better prepared and more confident. With humor and practicality, Working Mom Survival Guide collects the wisdom and experience of working moms who have been there, too, giving you a head start when you need it most.

Subscription to Working Mother magazine included with purchase (details inside book).

“As a busy professional and mom of three kids, I know it’s not possible to achieve total balance, but the Working Mom Survival Guide definitely makes juggling all these roles more manageable. This book is rich with practical advice on how to organize and prioritize and make life’s difficult decisions, so you can be your best self in the boardroom and in the playroom!”

-Joy Bauer

MS, RD, Today show nutritionist and The New York Times bestselling author

“Three cheers for the Working Mom Survival Guide! One cheer for its common sense approach, one cheer for its thoroughness, and one big cheer for its sense of humor. Working moms need backup, and this book provides “been there, done that” advice that really resonates for everyday issues. The authors, Suzanne Riss and Teresa Palagano, write with authority and empathy for the millions of us trying to manage a career, kids, and the occasional ill-advised e-mail rant! This is a must-read for moms trying to raise independent, well-adjusted children in a crazy-busy world.”

-Lian Dolan

Parenting expert at oprah.com; creator of The Chaos Chronicles magazine column, podcast, and blog; and mom to Brookes, 16, and Colin, 13.

“All moms have eighteen things to do at once. Make room for nineteen: reading this clever, cheerful, empathetic guide to streamlining your priorities as a working parent.”

-Aline Brosh McKenna

Screenwriter (The Devil Wears Prada, 27 Dresses, and Morning Glory) and mom to Charlie, 11 and Leo, 8.

“A terrific resource for working moms who, like me, welcome fresh, realistic advice on juggling kids and career.”

-Kristi Yamaguchi

Figure skater, Olympic Gold Medal winner, author, and mom to Keara, 7, and Emma, 5.


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About the Author

SUZANNE RISS (New York, NY)– The former editor-in-chief of Working Mother magazine, Suzanne (left) is an award-winning journalist with 15 years of experience developing content for women. An expert brand builder across print, broadcast, and digital media platforms, she writes regularly about parenting, health, lifestyle, and financial issues. Suzanne has held senior positions at many national magazines and holds a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University. In her 5 years as the editor-in-chief at Working Mother, she fielded hundreds of questions each week from working moms seeking guidance as they navigated their complex lives.

TERESA PALAGANO (New York, NY)- A writer and editor for the past 15 years, including 8 years at Working Mother, most recently as executive editor, Teresa writes regularly about parenting, health, and lifestyle issues. An award-winning journalist, she has held senior positions at many national magazines, covering everything from the wine industry and magazine publishing to spa treatments and shoes. Teresa is most happy when helping working moms confront the mind-boggling realities of parenting today.

MICHELE BORBA, EdD (Palm Springs, CA) The mother of three sons, Dr. Michele Borba is a parenting expert and educational psychologist who is a regular contributor to the Today show. An award-winning author of 23 books, she most recently wrote The Big Book of Parenting Solutions: 101 Anwers to Your Everyday Challenges and Wildest Worries.

WORKING MOTHER As the voice of over 2.2 million working moms, Working Mother acts as a community for women who work and raise a family. The magazine offers a unique blend of personal, professional, and family-related editorial content and advocates for the issues that matter most to working moms. The Working Mother 100 Best Companies initiative has become a benchmark for corporate America, and the groundbreaking Best Companies for Multicultural Women initiative has drawn national attention to issues of gender, race, and diversity in the workplace.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Weldon Owen; Original edition (October 4, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1616281472
  • ISBN-13: 978-1616281472
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 6.3 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #72,846 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wish I Knew This 12 Years Ago.... December 11, 2011
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"In 2011, women outnumbered men in the workforce. Mothers are now the primary or co-breadwinners in almost 2/3 of American families. There are almost 10 million single moms today this is up from 3.4 million in 1970. 72% of moms work at least part-time outside the home."

This book is full of ideas and suggestions on how to survive in the work place from the time you discover you are pregnant until its time to call it quits. They worked with Working Mother magazine by using it as a vehicle to survey mothers to develop this guide. Most moms are better workers once they return to work because they have only a set time to get things done. Helpful hints like ways to sneak out of a meeting are imperative to staying sane in this fast paced world. Make sure to create strategic alliances. Invest in a mom tribe - friends, babysitters, co-workers, church members, and family. Don't fall victim to the 'good enough' as a negative syndrome...know your limits, schedule some me time, ask for help, and drop the super mom stereotype. Stay alert, be present in each moment, recognize that they are only kids once, be prepared with snacks, activities, and back-up plans. There are tons of suggestions on how to deal with various issues and ideas to solve the problems so they won't come up again. When you have a good job, make yourself indispensable, utilize social media, be technologically savvy, and keep your work area organized. This is a must have book for every mom (because we all work whether inside or outside the home).
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5.0 out of 5 stars I wish I had this a few years ago... January 8, 2012
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I have been a working mom for a few years now. I wish that I had this book when I went back to work a few years ago. This book starts out with pregnancy and being a working mom and goes to the school years. Which is where I am now.

It is full of good advice and tips from other moms. It helped me realize that I am not alone in this working mom gig. I am not the only one facing doubts and feelings of guilt.

I am planning on passing this book on to a coworker who is on maternity leave right now. I am hoping that it will help her with the transition back to work in a few months. This is a true treasure for a mom who is heading back to work, and I only wish I had known about this 4 years ago!

A great read--I highly recommend it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Every Working Mom should have this... January 8, 2012
By Rabiah
Format:Paperback
This Survival Guide is the perfect book for Working Moms. If you have ever had a guilty moment about staying late for work, or fell asleep during a meeting, this book is for you. While it is not your typical "How-To" book, the guide is full of tips ranging from discussing maternity leave with your boss to advice on email etiquette. The "Mom to Mom" notes throughout the book are also chock full of advice! It seems that Working Mother has taken all the information from surveys and listened to all the stories that mothers have shared and packaged it in this wonderful guide. It's a very fun, light and informative read for all moms, whether you work from home or at an office. I definitely wish I had this book a few years earlier, but I'm glad I have it now and I know I will definitely refer to it time and time again.
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