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Time to Parent - by Julie Morgenstern (Paperback)

Time to Parent - by  Julie Morgenstern (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>In <i>Time to Parent</i>, the bestselling organizational guru takes on the ultimate time-management challenge</b>--<b>parenting, from toddlers to teens</b>--<b>with concrete ways to structure and spend true quality time with your kids.</b> </p><p>Would you ever take a job without a job description, let alone one that requires a lifetime contract? Parents do this every day, and yet there is no instruction manual that offers achievable methods for containing and organizing the seemingly endless job of parenting. Finding a healthy balance between raising a human and <i>being </i>a human often feels impossible, but Julie Morgenstern shows you how to harness your own strengths and weaknesses to make the job your own. This revolutionary roadmap includes: </p><p><b>A unique framework with eight quadrants</b> that separates parenting responsibilities into actionable, manageable tasks--for the whole bumpy ride from cradle to college.<br><b>Simple strategies to stay truly present and focused, </b>whether you're playing with your kids, enjoying a meal with your significant other, or getting ahead on that big proposal for work. <br><b>Clever tips to make the most of in-between time</b>--Just 5-15 minutes of your undivided attention has a huge impact on kids. <br><b>Permission to take personal time</b> <i>without </i>feeling guilty, and the science and case studies that show how important self-care is and how to make time for it.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"You won't find any corny categorization of time management personality types in her work, no Meyers-Briggs- or 5 Love Languages-type buckets into which people can slot themselves...But there are patterns Ms. Morgenstern has identified that can help people understand and improve the way they approach time management."--<b><i>The New York Times</i></b><br><b><i></i></b><br>"Morgenstern's many fans will appreciate the organizational insights she brings to the parenting arena as well as the concrete ideas for finding more time for family and self-care." --<b><i>Library Journal</i> *starred review*</b><br><b></b><br>"Julie Morgenstern provides what all parents need: realistic, practical strategies that will help them take better care of their children and--just as important--themselves."<b><i> --</i>Lisa Damour, PhD and author of <i>Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood</i></b><br><b><i></i></b><br>"As we all know, parenting is a daunting task, but Morgenstern's bite-size, achievable goals and skill levels are simple to digest. Backed by scientific data and personal experience, the book is full of straightforward advice presented in an intriguing way...A multi-part, common-sense approach to parenting that addresses a wide variety of the issues parents face in their complex lives." <b><i>--Kirkus Reviews</i></b><br><b><i></i></b><br><b><i></i></b>"Type-A parents, rejoice! Morgenstern brings her expert organizational and time-management tips and tricks to her first parenting book... This book is for everyone seeking balance while dealing with the reality of raising children of any age." --<b><i>Booklist</i></b></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Julie Morgenstern</b> is the author of the <i>New York Times</i> bestsellers <i>Organizing from the Inside Ou</i>t and <i>Time Management from the Inside Out</i>. She is an internationally renowned organization consultant who has shared her expertise on <i>The Oprah Winfrey Show</i>, <i>The Today Show</i>, and more.

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