Book
The manager mom epidemic : how moms got stuck doing everything for their families and what they can do about it / Thomas W. Phelan, PhD.
"The solution to the overload many modern moms feel, The Manager Mom Epidemic shows you how to build a happier family by firing yourself from the "house manager" position and making each member of the family, from your husband to your youngest child, feel responsible for helping make family life run smoothly. Easy-to-understand and accessible for even the most overwhelmed parent, this book focuses on concrete plans and strategies to ensure Mom (or the primary parent) isn't taking on more than her fair share of the burden of common household tasks such as: Childcare Food shopping and preparation Laundry And more! From assigning household chores to giving up emotional labor, this practical and informative book will teach families to find balance and happiness in sharing the work equally"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781492694496
- ISBN: 1492694495
- Physical Description: xvii, 249 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Publisher: Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks, [2020]
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages [229]-231) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction: Do you feel like the family nag? -- How did we get here? The origins and side effects of manager mom -- How do I get myself back? Tools for escaping manager mom -- Installing a new regime: case studies in time liberation -- Toddlers to teens: designing away the manager mom syndrome. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Mothers > United States. Families > United States. Housekeeping > United States. Work and family > United States. Child rearing > United States. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Lehigh Valley Library System.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Allentown Public Library System. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown Public Library | 306.874 PHEI (Text) | 34455006660662 | Adult Nonfiction 2nd FL | Available | - |
| Bethlehem Main Library | 306.874 (Text) | 33062009234007 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
