Family Work

Women in today's advanced capitalist societies are encouraged to "lean in." The media and government champion women's empowerment. In a cultural climate where women can seemingly have it all, why do so many successful professional women - lawyers, financial managers, teachers, engineers, and others - give up their careers after having children and become stay-at-home mothers? How do they feel about their decision and what do their stories tell us about contemporary society?

Parent’s can be naive when it comes to their children’s legacy. So many think that their offspring will naturally connect to their personality and passion before they get sucked into a job. In this book, Lori Theriault guides parents in nurturing their children's potential—helping them pursue a meaningful career and living a regret-free life.

Real moms' work-from-home secrets revealed: Over 12 years in the making, this content-packed audiobook reveals the best-kept secrets for working from home and building a profitable home business while finding time for your family - when you have kids to take care of! Super Moms, Inc. is filled with real, legitimate business plans and proven advice from a hands-on mom who supports her family out of her home! If you are wondering where to start or what to do next, listening to this book is a great next step.

A wounded Marine returns to Hawthorne Harbor years after the woman he was married to for exactly one week before she got an annulment...and then a baby nine months later. Can Hunter and Alice make a family out of past heartache? Hunter Magleby hasn't been back to Hawthorne Harbor in nine years. His parents have moved from the small beach town, but Hunter feels called to return to his roots after a career-ending injury overseas. He limps, literally, back into town, some unfinished business between him and the wife he left all those years ago. Alice Kopp got an annulment only a week into the ...

This fresh, empowering, and fully comprehensive guide is the must-have handbook for every working mom! Caitlin Friedman and Kimberly Yorio have helped readers find their dream jobs, be a boss without being bitchy, and even start companies of their own. But what happens when a career girl becomes a mom and her world turns upside down? Can you maintain your ambition and momentum at work while still being the kind of parent you want to be? Of course you can!

Mixing personal history, interviewee voices, and academic theory from the fields of care work, the sociology of work, medical sociology, and nursing, Taking Care of Our Own introduces us to the hidden world of family caregivers. By taking a multidimensional approach, Sherry N. Mong seeks to understand and analyze the types of skilled work that family caregivers do, the processes through which they learn and negotiate these new skills, and the meanings that both caregivers and nurses attach to their care work.

Peter used to be Alana’s conscience. Alana used to be Peter’s voice. Once, that had been enough to get them through nearly anything, which was fortunate. Because Nearly Anything was not good. Then, three years ago, Peter left her alone. And right up until the moment Alana finds herself snatched out of the only life she knows and slammed into a new one in an abandoned building nicknamed the Drophouse, she’s gotten pretty good at being on her own.

This series of serial novels follow the Stone siblings as each of them fights against a relationship and ends up finding a love, This group of six siblings (five sisters and one brother) show the strength of their family bond as they support each other through balancing work lives and love lives.

With 10 children, Debbie Bowen quickly learned the advantages of actively involving all the kids in the family's daily routines. Delegation has been a key part of the Bowen family's efforts to maintain an organized, happy home and a key to their success. In this delightful book, she explains the formulas and techniques she's discovered, and she explains that work truly provides wonderful opportunities for raising responsible kids.

Du kannst nicht ändern, was passiert ist, aber du kannst ändern, wie du damit umgehst. Du darfst neue Wege gehen! Was macht sexuelle Gewalt mit einem Menschen und seinem Umfeld? Diese Frage beantwortet Michael Reh, selbst Überlebender von jahrelangem sexuellem Missbrauch, in seinen neun Geboten.

Each of these areas are a part of our daily life in some way, yet we so often fail to see them as holy, sacred, and considered worship by God. Make Good Tables will help you to see that all of life is sacred, holy, and full of God's goodness, beauty, and love.

She's learned her lesson when it comes to office romance, and she's ready to keep her head down and her eyes focused on her own papers at her new managerial job at the best bank in Getaway Bay. So when Maizee Phelps gets lost in the rainforests of Hawaii, and it's her boss who comes to her rescue...she's not too happy. Lawrence Gladstone has always been more comfortable in his power suits and behind a desk at his family's company than he ever has with women. Now that Maizee has caught his eye, though, he's reaching out to friends for help to know how to get to know her better. As their ...

How to quickly become an expert on all aspects of having a baby. Do you want to learn all there is to know about family planning, pregnancy, childbirth, and babies? Are you wondering how to balance family and work in your new role as a father, regardless of whether you have a permanent job or a freelance career? And you'd like to successfully keep your relationship intact and maintain a fulfilling sex life? Then Fatherhood for Beginners is the right audiobook for you! You will learn everything you need to know about family planning, pregnancy, childbirth, and babies.

Hier ist das Hörbuch für alle, die unversehens Stiefmütter oder Stiefväter werden: Wie fühlt es sich an, plötzlich eine Familie zu haben? Was entgegnet man als ungeübte Wochenend-Mutter auf den Killer-Satz "Meine Mutter macht das ganz anders"? Wie meistert man das erste gemeinsame Familienfest? Und was geschieht in dem fragilen Patchwork-Gefüge, wenn eigene Kinder hinzukommen?

Do you live a hectic life? Are you feeling stressed over family, friends, relationships, work, or one of the many thousands of things that place pressure on you? In a world that's "always on", we must find way to look inwards to become healthier, more productive, and overall, a healthier person. Drawing on personal and professional experience, Managing Stress: Mindfulness, Meditation & Reflection for Busy People will guide you toward effective management of stress and anxiety.

There was a time, in the not-so-distant past, when families were expected to give up everything in order to achieve the financial security they craved. In the intervening years, the divorce rate climbed, fathers lost touch with their families and died of heart attacks and strokes at an alarming rate. When these men retired, they felt useless and unproductive. Then women entered the workforce in earnest and joined the rat race.

BLINDED BY AMBITION -- SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH The year is 2027 and Karissa Gale is a woman who knows what she wants. A name on her Los Angeles law firm’s wall is at the top of the list. Blinded by ambition, everything else in her life is relegated to the backseat—her husband Marc of sixteen years, Ally, her thirteen-year-old daughter, and her mother, the legendary Coach Kathleen Raines. When Coach Raines is involved in a terrible accident that kills the Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, Karissa and her family are thrust into the international spotlight. Desperately seeking to escape ...

Strive and Thrive: Unlocking the Path to Lasting Happiness, Work-Life Balance, and Psychological Well-Being. Strive and Thrive is your definitive guide to unlocking boundless happiness, achieving work-life balance, and cultivating profound psychological well-being. In this transformative book, you'll embark on a powerful journey of self-discovery and personal growth that will empower you to thrive in every aspect of your life. Happiness is not just a fleeting emotion; it is a choice and a way of life. In Strive and Thrive, you will learn the art of making long-lasting happiness, a conscious...

Grandpa says circles are all around us. He points to the rainbow that rises high in the sky after a thundercloud has come. Can you see? That's only half of the circle. That rest of it is down below, in the earth. He and his granddaughter meditate on gardens and seeds, on circles seen and unseen, inside and outside us, on where our bodies come from and where they return to. They share and create family traditions in this stunning video adaptation of the Pura Belpre award-winning exploration of the cycles of life and nature.

Becoming a dad is like unlocking a new level in the game of life – exciting, challenging, and completely transformative. Every journey starts with a step, and this book is that step towards a more confident, joyful, and balanced fatherhood.