The manager mom epidemic : how moms got stuck doing everything for their families and what they can do about it / Thomas W. Phelan, PhD.
Material type:
TextPublisher: Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks, [2020]Description: xvii, 249 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781492694496
- 1492694495
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Are you a mom who does it all? This is the book for you.
It's impossible to deny--most moms continue to do way more household work and childcare than most dads. Working full time, raising kids, cooking dinner, making sure every appointment and activity is lined up and that everyone gets there on time... no wonder you're tired! But despite all the books and articles lamenting the crushing mental load and emotional labor women bear for their families, no one has come up with a plan to actually make things change. Until now.
The Manager Mom Epidemic is the first book that not only acknowledges the fact that moms are burning out, but shows you how to transfer responsibility for daily tasks from yourself to your partner and also (gasp!) your kids. Clinical psychologist and child discipline expert Thomas W. Phelan, PhD explains how we got into this mess in the first place, and how we can get out of it through a calm, systematic approach to teaching our families how to take initiative and contribute in meaningful ways. Dr. Phelan walks you through real-life situations and shows you how to step back from the things that are dragging you down. For example:
Your Maternal Identity--the things you tell yourself you have to do in order to be a "good" mom The oppressive trap of chronic supervision Our society's curious underestimation of children's capabilities How to eliminate primary childcare with tweens and teens How to manager resistant or traditionalist dadsRealistic and simple enough to implement in your home right away, The Manager Mom Epidemic provides a roadmap for you to take your life back and proves that the happiest families share the work and the fun equally.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"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.