Just Kiss Me and Tell Me You Did the Laundry: How to Negotiate Equal Roles for Husband and Wife in Parenting, Career, and Home Life - Couverture souple

Bouris, Karen

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1579547605 ISBN 13 : 9781579547608

Editeur : Rodale Press, 2004

Synopsis

It's no secret that the bulk of the household management and childcare still falls to women, even if they work and make equal or more money than their partners. It's also no secret that women want this to change. Here is the book to help them design a more equal parenting arrangement withtheir partner, to give them a voice and a plan of action. Be offering questions for discussion, exercises, and negotiation points (like planning the social calendar) couples can redfine roles and assign responsibility, increase communication give a welcome boost to their love life.

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Revue de presse

“Karen Bouris' much-needed guide for women and men offers practical advice on managing two careers, one relationship and thousands of diapers together. She also argues, passionately and convincingly, for why doing so is vital to the health of women, marriage and family life.” —Peggy Orenstein, author of Flux and Schoolgirls

“If you desire a parenting relationship based on mutual respect and support, then you're hold the perfect guidebook. Karen Bouris lays out a plan clearly and convincinigly with exercises, shared stories, humorous exploits, and fierce determination to move women and men to a place where both can be fulfilled in their journey of raising children.” —Sheila Ellison, author of How Does She Do It? and the 365 Parenting Series

“Does romance have to die with diapers? Karen Bouris assures us not. With grace and self-assured directives she shows us how conscious parenting can forge a path not only to better parenting but to more love for everyone. Read and take heart!” —Daphne Rose Kingma, author of Finding True Love and The Future of Love

Présentation de l'éditeur

It's no secret that the bulk of the household management and childcare still falls to women, even if they work and make equal or more money than their partners. It's also no secret that women want this to change. Here is the book to help them design a more equal parenting arrangement with their partner, to give them a voice and a plan of action. By offering questions for discussion, exercises, and negotiation points (like planning the social calendar), couples can redefine roles and assign responsibility, increase communication, and give a welcome boost to their love life.

With the humor, wisdom, and advise gained from over 75 interviews with women and men, Just Kiss Me and Tell Me You Did the Laundry will help women have a more balanced home life and a more intimate marriage.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Rodale Press
• Date d'édition: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1579547605
• ISBN 13: 9781579547608
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 288
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible