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A New Way for Mothers

A Revolutionary Approach for Mothers to Use Their Skills and Talents While Their Children Are at School

Louise Webster

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A New Way for Mothers
Rebuilding Careers on Values+
Mothers as Business Leaders+
Rediscovering Natural Talent+
Leveraging Parent Networks+
Work-Family Harmony+
Spousal Equality+
Actionable Career Planning+

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Question 1 of 7
According to the author, what was one of the greatest gifts of the first few years of motherhood regarding her career?
  • A. It provided her with the financial stability to retire early.
  • B. It deprogrammed her from the traditional nine-to-five mentality.
  • C. It allowed her to climb the corporate ladder much faster.
  • D. It taught her to embrace the competitive practices of male-dominated workplaces.
Question 2 of 7
How does the book challenge the stereotype that motherhood is incompatible with the professional world?
  • A. By arguing that mothers should only work in childcare-related industries.
  • B. By showing that modern workplaces already offer perfect accommodations for mothers.
  • C. By pointing out that motherhood equips women with vital business skills like efficiency and long-term planning.
  • D. By suggesting that mothers should hide their parenting status from potential employers.
Question 3 of 7
What key lesson does the author suggest adult mothers can learn from observing their children?
  • A. How to be fearless and overcome limiting beliefs acquired during adulthood.
  • B. How to manipulate social situations to get what they want in the workplace.
  • C. How to strictly separate playtime from productive work hours.
  • D. How to rely entirely on others for support and guidance.
Question 4 of 7
What strategy did the author use to overcome the isolation she felt after leaving the city to raise her family?
  • A. She commuted to the city every weekend to maintain her old corporate network.
  • B. She hired a full-time nanny so she could attend daily networking events.
  • C. She used her child's new friendships to build a supportive network of other parents.
  • D. She completely abandoned her career to focus solely on community volunteering.
Question 5 of 7
According to the text, what is the best way to achieve harmony between business life and family life when working from home?
  • A. Multitasking by working on a laptop while actively playing with the children.
  • B. Aligning your work schedule completely with your child's school calendar.
  • C. Working exclusively on weekends when the children are occupied with hobbies.
  • D. Keeping your workspace in the center of the home so you are always accessible.
Question 6 of 7
What is 'maternal gatekeeping' as described in the book?
  • A. A workplace policy that prevents mothers from taking leadership roles.
  • B. A networking strategy where mothers exclusively hire other mothers.
  • C. The societal expectation that fathers must be the primary financial providers.
  • D. When a mother limits a father's childcare responsibilities because she perceives him as less competent.
Question 7 of 7
What actionable advice does the author give for mothers starting the journey to rebuild their careers?
  • A. Immediately apply for full-time corporate positions to regain confidence.
  • B. Create a long-term vision and map out the journey into small, manageable steps.
  • C. Avoid learning new skills and focus strictly on what they already know.
  • D. Wait until their children are fully grown before planning a return to work.

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A New Way for Mothers Summary & Overview

A New Way for Mothers (2017) is an action plan for mothers to achieve career satisfaction alongside their caregiving responsibilities. It not only offers advice and encouragement to mothers trying to make the most of their time; it also seeks to unleash their incredible talent by connecting them with the skills and people that will help them thrive.

Who Should Listen to A New Way for Mothers?

  • Full-time caregivers wanting to find greater purpose
  • Working mothers struggling to achieve balance
  • Women weighing up whether or not to have children

About the Author: Louise Webster

Louise Webster is a mother of two children and a spokesperson on the subject of mothers and work. She’s the founder of beyondtheschoolrun.com, a community-driven website dedicated to connecting mothers with the people and resources they need to grow and flourish. Thanks to her work, Webster was named Britain's Top Real Role Model in 2014 and was even invited to advise the prime minister’s aides.

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