Lifestyle Lowdown: The Baby Juggler / Creative Content (ePub)

Tips and tools for managing life after maternity leave. Based on the popular blog "e;The Babyjuggler: Three kids, Two jobs, One life; winner of the December 2008 "e;Best of the British Mummy Blogger Carnival"e; this book gives you the lowdown on how to survive the return to the world of work after the birth of your first baby. Everyone knows women can "e;have it all"e; these days but this guide shows you how to avoid the "e;doing it all"e; syndrome which leaves so many working mothers totally exhausted and stressed. Author Sara Lloyd is the mother of three children under 8 and also works for a major publishing company in charge of their Digital Publishing Division. In her own words she is "e;a working mum of three. That statement in itself is already loaded. Being a mum should be regarded as a job in and of itself, of course... but that phrase is always used to describe someone who (possibly quite madly) undertakes paid work as well as the unpaid / highly versatile sort that comes under the general banner of 'mothering'. That's what I do."e; Topics include: Navigating those "e;Returning to Work"e; wardrobe worriesDropping the "e;Bad Mother"e; Guilt-FestTips on how to pace yourself in the first weeks back at workSetting precedents for your work/life balanceHow to "e;stay calm and carry on"e;Work it Baby, Work it! - Tips on how to make every minute count!Dealing with Emergencies