HBR Working Parents Starter Set (5 Books) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781647824808)

All the advice you need to succeed as a first-time working parent.

The year after having your first baby can be one of the most challenging and disorienting periods of your career. From finding the best childcare when you return to work, to setting expectations with your manager, to getting enough sleep so you can show up as the person you want to be and do your job well--juggling it all can seem impossible.

You're not alone, but you're going through a tough moment and you need support. The HBR Working Parents Starter Set offers insights and practical advice from world-class experts on the topics that are the most important to new working parents who want to be great parents and have impactful careers. The five books in this set--Succeeding as a First-Time Parent, Getting It All Done, Taking Care of Yourself, Managing Your Career, and Communicate Better with Everyone--will teach you how to transition back to work effectively, make decisions that align with your priorities, find time for personal development, and make career choices that work for you--and your family. There's no simple answer or foolproof tip to make working parenthood easy--but the strategies in this collection can help set you on the path toward finding success both in your career and as a parent.

The HBR Working Parents Series with Daisy Dowling, Series Editor, supports readers 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 you're up with a newborn or planning the future with your teen, you'll find the practical tips, strategies, and research you need to make working parenthood work for you.