BABY STEPS: THE PATH FROM MOTHERHOOD TO CAREER

Going back to work after staying home to raise children can be very rewarding, but it can also cause feelings of uneasiness, stress, and guilt. Mothers are constantly asking themselves questions that seem unanswerable: How can I be the best parent? If I take time off to stay home with my kids, will I be able to go back to work? What if I decide to keep working? Could I work part-time and have the best of both worlds? Which choice will bring me the most happiness? Author, therapist, and life coach, Diane Lang, knows how difficult the transition from full-time mother to part-time worker can be. She made the decision to go back to work part-time, not long after the birth of her own daughter. It was that experience that made her realize how much smoother the transition could have been with a little advice and coaching from someone who's been there. That's why she wrote the book Baby Steps: The Path from Motherhood to Career, Reentering the workforce after staying home with children. She wanted to help other mothers through the decisions and the steps from motherhood to career. As a mother, herself, Ms. Lang realizes that time is a precious commodity. That's why Baby Steps is written to be brief, simple, and to the point. The easy-to-use handbook style allows readers to skim the pages to find what they are looking for. The book can be easily read in between changing diapers, cooking dinner, and looking through the classified ads. The book is a reference guide and journal, with tips, guidance, and questions for reflection. Ms. Lang takes moms through the steps toward making a decision about whether going back to work is right for them. Then she provides helpful information and strategies to help mothers succeed. There is advice on updating skills, dressing for success, brushing up on interviewing skills, and creating a winning resume, cover letter, and thank you note. Templates and additional resources are also provided to help get new job searchers started. An appendix at the back of the book provides employment ideas and opportunities for mothers who want to reenter the workplace.