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Mastering the Mommy Track: Juggling Career and Kids In Uncertain Times
Author(s): Erin Flynn Jay (Author)
- Publisher: Business Books
- Publication Date: September 16, 2012
- Language: English
- Print length: 206 pages
- ISBN-10: 1780991231
- ISBN-13: 9781780991238
Book Description
Mastering the Mommy Track tells the stories of everyday working mothers, the challenges they have faced, and lessons learned. It also offers solutions from experts on how mothers can overcome current issues in order to lead happy, healthy lives at home and work.
The Great Recession has had a deep impact on working mothers; this book delves into the issues these mothers have faced and timely solutions to overcome them. The Great Recession saw women working harder than ever before to support their families, many being the sole breadwinner while Dad stayed at home, caring for young kids. Many women also experienced burnout and depression, putting their children and spouse’s needs above their own.
A 2010 Pew Research survey found that 30 months after it began, the Great Recession has led to a downsizing of Americans’ expectations about their retirements and their children’s future; a new frugality in their spending and borrowing habits; and a concern that it could take several years, at a minimum, for their house values and family finances to recover.
As we gradually recover from the economic slowdown, women are seeking to reclaim their lives.
Mastering the Mommy Track helps them do this, offering timely case studies and solutions that work.The dozen chapters each address critical issues women grapple with including: parenting, financial, time management, romance, psychological and nutrition/health.
Mastering the Mommy Track, while not grim, takes a serious approach, telling the tales of women who have struggled through the economic downturn to achieve a new working attitude.Editorial Reviews
Review
“The book is worthy–thoughtfully organized and well written. All parents who read Jay’s book are quite likely to feel fortunate that she took the time to share.” – The ASJA Monthly
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Mastering the Mommy Track is a strong pick for the modern career woman looking for every advantage they can to get by.” – Midwest Book Review“Whether you’re a working mom or a stay at home mom considering rejoining the workforce, this book has something for you.” – Flexjobs.com
“Jay offers countless concrete tips for harried parents, including tips for better nutrition, finding time for your spouse, forging friendships as a new (or seasoned) mom, time management, organization and keeping your cool at home.” – Fun Finds for Families
“I found the book to be an easy read, full of stories of real women who have experienced struggles similar to mine and my friends.” – North Texas Kids Magazine
“If You’re a Mother Read This!” – Huffington Post
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Mastering the Mommy Track is a serious look at women and the stories of their lives as they struggle through the changes in our society and the economy of the early 21st century.” – Defeating the Squirrels“What I like the best about Erin’s book is that she backs up much of her book with statistics and research.
Mommy Track provides anecdotal support to the data she reveals from research. The result is usable advice that works.” – Unconventional LibrarianAbout the Author
From 2002 to 2005, Erin worked as an in-house consultant for Planned TV Arts in New York City, where she booked city tours, radio tours and speaking engagements for authors in addition to placing them in newspapers and magazines. Before becoming self-employed, Erin worked at D.E.I. Management Group, Inc., an international sales training company as a writer and editor for over four years. Her primary role there was to customize hundreds of training programs each year for Fortune 500 clients in every field.
As a Managing Editor of Stephan Schiffman’s Executive Sales Briefing, she recruited writers and edited this monthly publication. In 2010, Erin wrote extensively about timely professional coaching topics for coachingcommons.org. Erin’s articles have appeared in diverse publications including careerbuilder.com, MSN Careers, Brandweek, Costco Connection, Opportunity World, Sales and Marketing Excellence, The New York Enterprise Report and Wealth Manager.
Erin received a B.A. in Communication from the University of Scranton in PA and lives in Philadelphia with her family.
