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Two-Career Families (HBR Working Parents Series)

Navigating the complexities of dual careers and family life

Daisy Dowling author Jennifer Petriglieri author Harvard Business Review author Amy Jen Su author Stewart D Friedman author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Harvard Business Review Press

Published:22nd Mar '22

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This book offers guidance for couples balancing careers and family life. Two-Career Families provides practical strategies for managing responsibilities and maintaining strong relationships.

In Two-Career Families (HBR Working Parents Series), the complexities of managing dual careers while nurturing a family are explored in depth. This insightful guide addresses the unique challenges faced by working-parent partners, from balancing professional responsibilities to ensuring a healthy family life. It emphasizes the importance of teamwork in navigating the competing demands of careers, child-rearing, and household duties, all while maintaining a strong relationship with each other.

The book offers practical solutions and expert advice on how to effectively negotiate responsibilities at home and make informed career decisions that support both partners' growth. Readers will discover strategies to build a cohesive team mindset, tackle daily challenges while keeping long-term goals in sight, and create a balanced approach to life that allows for personal hobbies and health. The authors provide tools to help couples deal with crises and setbacks, ensuring that they can weather the storms of life together.

As part of the HBR Working Parents Series, Two-Career Families serves as a vital resource for those navigating the intricacies of modern parenting. Whether you're welcoming a newborn or guiding a teenager, the book equips you with the necessary insights and strategies to find fulfillment both at home and in your career. It’s a must-read for any couple striving to harmonize their professional ambitions with family life.

ISBN: 9781647822101

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208 pages