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Stretched Too Thin
How Working Moms Can Lose the Guilt, Work Smarter, and Thrive
2018
First Published
3.73
Average Rating
240
Number of Pages

Working mothers constantly battle the pull to do all the things well. From managing work and home responsibilities to being impacted by a lack of self-care and time for deep friendships, the struggle is real. At the end of each day, many working moms are exhausted and stretched too thin. But this does not have to be the norm. In her latest practical and inspiring book, Jessica Turner shows the working mom how to

  • work and parent guilt-free
  • establish clear work boundaries
  • set achievable goals
  • discover more flexibility
  • develop home management solutions
  • prioritize self-care
  • invest in her marriage
  • cultivate deeper friendships
  • feel like a good mom, even while working Full of compassion and encouragement, Stretched Too Thin will empower women with useful insights and tools to thrive as working moms.
Avg Rating
3.73
Number of Ratings
1,518
5 STARS
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Author

Jessica N. Turner
Jessica N. Turner
Author · 5 books

Jessica N. Turner is the creative force and blogging veteran behind The Mom Creative. The 2021 Iris Award Winner for Best Mom Blog, Jessica is a respected tastemaker for beloved brands and services that help make life easier for busy women. She is also the author of the Wall Street Journal bestselling book The Fringe Hours and Stretched Too Thin: How Working Moms Can Lose the Guilt, Work Smarter, and Thrive. Additionally, Jessica is an award-winning marketing professional, with 15 years of content creation experience. She also speaks at events nationwide on work-life balance and blogging best practices. She has been featured in numerous media outlets including The Today Show, Hallmark's Home & Family, O Magazine, People Magazine, Better Homes and Gardens, Time.com and Inc.com. She lives with her three young children in Nashville, Tennessee.

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