I was recently given a copy of the book Stop Self-Sabotage by Pat Pearson, and it’s one I think the readers of Career and Kids will enjoy. The book has several real-life examples about athletes and celebrities that have engaged in self-sabotage, which I personally enjoyed. Why is it so easy to see self-sabotage in someone else? So much more than in ourselves?
Stop Self-Sabotage has several quizzes, tips, and advice on how to stop behaviors that hold you back from getting you want. And haven’t we all been in a situation where we wondered, “Why does …read more

Congratulations to Joanne Schultz! Joanne is the winner of the book Bulletproof Your Job from Stephen Viscusi!
Thanks to everyone who left responses for the contest. I’ll be sharing some of those with all of you very soon.

I first discovered author and clinical psychologist Mary Kennedy when she left a comment about goal setting here on Career and Kids. She mentioned the “SMART” method of goal setting in her comment and I was interested to find out more. As soon as I clicked over to her website, I knew I had to interview her.
She’s one of those people who seems to have “done everything.” She is a multi-published author, and a clinical psychologist in private practice on the east coast. She specializes in forensic work, and her clients have included murderers, psychopaths and …read more

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Happy New Year to all the loyal readers of Career and Kids!
I want to thank each and every one of you for reading our blog, sharing your thoughts, and adding your comments.
I also want to know what you want to see here in the upcoming year? Here’s your chance to tell us what types of posts you’d like to read. Want more interviews with career experts? More giveaways? Information on telecommuting? How to survive in a changing economy?
Please tell us by leaving your comment below. …read more

Image from: Stephen Viscusi.
I’m thrilled to introduce Stephen Viscusi, author of the bestselling Bulletproof Your Job: 4 Simple Strategies to Ride Out the Rough Times and Come Out on Top at Work.
We are already fans of Stephen’s book and have talked about it in a previous post here at Career and Kids. His advice is especially pertinent to our changing economy today. He has been a featured guest on programs such as The Tyra Banks Show, Inside Edition, and Good Morning America.
Stephen has not only generously agreed to an exclusive interview here but is also giving …read more

Over at Work It, Mom! Karen shares some insight about herself and her relationship with corporate life.
She returned to the practice of law after a hiatus of working at home and pursuing some creative endeavors. Though she ultimately decided that this type of work was not for her and her family, she graciously shares what she learned along the way
The one that spoke to me the most was about trusting instincts before taking on a new job or career.
Not too long before I had my third child, I found myself in need of a job. There wasn’t …read more