Baby Steps: The Path From Motherhood To Career

I was recently given the privilege to review Baby Steps: The Path from Motherhood to Career. It was written by Diane Lang and I was pleasantly surprised with the content. When I first saw the book I wasn’t sure how much helpful information it would actually contain. I only say this because the book is rather small, with only 52 pages not including the content and index pages.

In the first chapter Diane discusses the questions we should be asking ourselves as mothers, that will help us decide whether or not to return to work. Chapter three includes practice interview questions, while chapter six deals with the emotional side of returning to work. Each chapter holds great information as well as important tools to help a working mother not only cope, but make the transition back to a work environment a bit easier for everyone.

If you are a mother trying to decide if returning to work is right for you, give this book a try. I think you will be as pleasantly surprised. Read the excerpt below and then pick up a copy for yourself or someone you know.

Why do you want to go back to work? It seems like a simple question, but there a lot of things to consider. Is it out of financial necessity? Divorce? Empty nest? Do you want a career or a job?

Take a closer look at your motivation by answering the following questions. Be honest as you write your answers and add any thoughts or comments you may have along the way. It’s natural to have a mix of feelings and emotions as you consider a change this encompassing. Writing will help you sort through your thoughts to make a better decision.

Written by Laura, chauffeur to five beautiful children ages 9-18, freelance writer, amateur photographer, wife of 14 years and so not politically correct. Come visit her at Work At Home Mom to Five.