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Doing It All: Stop Over-Functioning and Become the Mom and Person You're Meant to Be Paperback – February 13, 2024

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Discover how to stop doing it all and start doing what matters with this step-by-step guide to beating burnout and thriving as a working mom.
 
In Doing It All, Dr. Whitney Casares, author, pediatrician, and mother of two, shares the step-by-step plan she developed as a modern working mom to help her stop over-functioning at work and home, stop blaming herself for everything that went wrong, and start living a balanced and intentional life. Today’s working moms are burned-out, overwhelmed, and just plain stuck. Caught amid the endless, conflicting demands of motherhood, work, household management, and a million-and-one everyday tasks, chores, and responsibilities, they truly are doing it all—but getting nowhere. They think they're out of options—but they're wrong.
 
Dr. Whitney tried to do it all for years, until one particularly bad week brought her to knees, and then, to a revelation: It wasn't her that was broken, it was her system. She needed a new system, a plan of action that would look squarely at all the common problems of working mom life—over-scheduling, inequitable partnerships, lack of boundaries, lack of support—, recognize the social and cultural causes behind them, and give her the tools and structure she needed to tackle the chaos, find her work-life balance, and start living a life that worked for her. In Doing It All, she shares that system with you, a system that will help you prioritize what really matters and where everything—even laundry—has its place. Work calls? Yep. Time with your kids? Absolutely. Time for yourself? A top priority.

Doing It All features Dr. Whitney's complete step-by-step plan to achieving your Centered Life—that is, a life centered on you—, as well as over forty targeted exercises, prompts, and activities to help you:

  • Create a vision of your life that aligns with your values and goals and then break that vision into actionable priorities so you can start making it a reality.
  • Implement systems to deal with the annoying-but-necessary “have-tos” in your life quickly and efficiently.
  • Develop equity in your relationship with your parenting partner.
  • Create and maintain boundaries around emotionally laden calls on your attention.
  • Give your kids what they need to be healthy, happy, and successful—without giving away too much of yourself.
  • Prioritize your own mental health and emotional well-being with intentional scheduling and rest.
  • And more!


Featuring powerful personal stories from real working moms, as well as quotes and interview excerpts from parenting experts, medical professionals, and mental health advocates, Doing It All meets working moms where they are, recognizes the personal and systemic challenges they face, and offers solutions that really work. It’s time to stop merely “surviving” motherhood. Join Dr. Whitney and thousands of other working moms across the country and discover the tools, systems, and support you need to parent, work, and thrive in your daily life.

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Discover a path away from chaos, burnout, and conflict and learn to thrive as a modern working mom!
Ditch the Mom Guilt, Get Organized, and Take Care of You
"With Doing It All, my wish is that you will find life hopeful again." Whitney Casares, MD

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"In her new book, Dr. Whitney reminds us that we don't have to do everything all of the time. Her down-to-earth approach and relatable examples make you feel like you're chatting with a friend over coffee. Her Centered Vision framework provides actionable plans to help parents thrive, find joy, and live an intentional life, even amongst the most challenging parenting situations. If you're a mom who's feeling overwhelmed, I highly recommend this book!"―Tara Clark, author of Modern Mom Probs

"Dr. Whitney meets working moms where they are, validating their shared experiences and recognizing the structural issues they face, while bravely sharing her own struggles and the practical, action-oriented system she created to overcome them. A must-read for any mom who is ready to stop doing it all."―Eve Rodsky, author of Fair Play

"In Doing It All, Dr. Whitney Casares emerges as a dynamic force of nature, possessing a profound understanding of the impact of modern motherhood and the perils that arise when attempting to bear its weight alone."

―Michael Perry, Founder & CEO of Maple

"An oasis in the desert of 'how to do more' mom empowerment books. Reading this is an experience of being seen, not just in how hard it is to try to do it all, but in how empty it leaves us. Organizational strategies for feeding your family just hit different after Dr. Whitney helps you re-center your perspective to creating a life of meaning and fulfillment, not getting more done."―Jennifer Anderson, MSPH, RDN, founder of Kids Eat in Color

“Doing It All is a must-have survival guide for all moms. Dr. Whitney Casares is your best friend, cheerleader, and sage guide leading you from a place of mom guilt to thriving.”―Dr. Tracy Asamoah, MD, ACC, Tracy Asamoah Coaching

“A breakthrough in parenting science in its focus on supporting children through true maternal well-being. No one makes a working mother feel more heard and supported than Dr. Casares.”―Erin E O'Connor, Professor at New York University, Chief of Education for Cooper

“Stressed out mothers will want to check this out.”

―Publishers Weekly

"Must be considered essential reading for all mothers (and most especially to those new to motherhood) and a core acquisition for library collections on parenting. Impressively well written, organized and presented."―Midwest Book Review

About the Author

Whitney Casares, MD, MPH, FAAP, is a practicing, board-certified pediatrician, author, speaker, podcaster, and full-time working mom, as well as the CEO and founder of Modern Mommy Doc and The Modern Mamas Club App. She is a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), for whom she has authored two books, The New Baby Blueprint: Caring for You and Your Little One and The Working Mom Blueprint: Winning at Parenting Without Losing Yourself. Dr. Whitney is a regular speaker at executive-level conferences for multibillion-dollar corporations like Nike and Adidas and medical consultant for large-scale organizations including Good Housekeeping magazine, Gerber, and L’Oreal (CeraVe). Her work has been featured in Fortune, Forbes, Thrive Global, TODAY Parenting, and Psychology Today. Dr. Whitney practices pediatrics in Portland, Oregon, where she and her husband raise their two young daughters. You can find her at modernmommydoc.com and on Instagram @modernmommydoc.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fair Winds Press (February 13, 2024)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0760386994
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0760386996
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.5 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.75 x 0.75 x 9 inches
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Whitney Casares, MD, MPH, FAAP, is a board-certified, practicing pediatrician and the creator of the popular website https://modernmommydoc.com. She is the mother of 2 young daughters and lives in Portland, OR. She completed her medical school training at The University of Vermont and her pediatrics residency at Stanford University. She also holds a Master’s of Public Health in Maternal and Child Health from The University of California, Berkeley. Her books, "Doing it All," "The New Baby Blueprint," and "The Working Mom Blueprint," help modern parents organize their stress and manage their overwhelm as they juggle the needs of work, life, and home. Dr. Casares' mission is to help parents win at parenting without losing themselves, especially in the early years.

Follow her on Instagram @modernmommydoc.

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Definitely a good workbook for working moms
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Definitely a good workbook for working moms
I am still working through this workbook, but as a working mom, I will say she captures it very well. The constant juggling of everything and wondering if you are doing anything right for anyone.Whitney Casares is related in what is written and also provides resources along with the workbook. This book contains ers many different topics and I am slowly pushing through them. This is where I do need to make myself a priority more.I definitely will br recommending this to several mom friends!
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Candace Hoffman-Hussain
5.0 out of 5 stars Heartfelt, practical guidebook for Working Moms
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2024
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Dr Whitney Casares has written not just a book, but a heartfelt, practical guidebook for working Moms. One of the things that I really appreciate is that she’s not just focused on women working “corporate jobs”, her advice really does allow any working mom to greatly enhance her life. I’m also impressed that Dr Whitney Casares writes with an inclusive audience in mind, she considers different factors around race, class, gender and special needs issues. I’ve read through this fantastic book and intend to go through it again with a slower pace so I can properly reflect and take action on issues such as creating mental and physical boundaries. Most of all, this guidebook emphasizes that as Moms, we can redefine “doing it all” as perfection in every area of our lives to a radical acceptance of living a beautifully imperfect life based around our values. Get this guidebook!
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Paul
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read for moms!
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024
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As a pediatrician and mom, this book resonates with me to my core. Dr. Whitney is fun, funny, relatable, and real. And thankfully she does more than just share stories or spout buzzwords. This is one of the rare books that gives actual, tangible guidance on reclaiming your personal self as a mom while still keeping the same loving focus on your children. Definitely a must-read!
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A Marie
4.0 out of 5 stars Encouraging and engaging read
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2024
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This workbook has made me stop and think. Casares really has a relatable way to speak to her audience.

As a working mom, I often feel guilty for not doing enough, and as a result, burn myself out.

This practical guide really enables readers to be introspective while giving tactical advice on healthy ways to move through life.

I highly recommend it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024
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A real help to working moms in today's world to add balance to their busy lives.
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Cin
5.0 out of 5 stars Why did I wait so long to read this?
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2024
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Oh the irony…to be too busy to read a book about taking the time to determine what is important and live a life that fulfills that vision.

Working moms are run into the ground. This book is a shovel. Take a stab at digging yourself out; for your sake, and your kids too.
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Totum Women
5.0 out of 5 stars Take it from a pediatrician who's also a mom: we need to do less!
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2024
Dr. Whitney is a pediatrician, a mothers' advocate, and a deeply intelligent person who truly has mothers' best interests at heart. In a culture that has turned "having it all" into "doing it all", every mother needs to read this to remember she deserves to live a whole life.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Thoughtful, Practical Advice
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2024
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3.5 stars, rounded up.

This self-help guide and workbook is designed for working mothers who are struggling to balance all of their different obligations without burning out. Whitney Casares encourages women to go back to the drawing board of their lives, determining what is truly necessary for them to do and what brings them joy. She encourages women to consider their unique life situations, along with their gifts and talents, so that they can design workable solutions for themselves instead of just believing self-help platitudes and trying to "manifest" a different life.

This book covers a lot of different life management topics related to goal-setting, living in alignment with your priorities, having healthy boundaries, pursuing equitable household management, cutting down on physical and mental clutter, making well-thought-out financial decisions, and so on. A lot of the advice here applies to everybody, and even though Casares dials into specific applications for working mothers, I would also recommend this to stay-at-home moms, as long as they feel confident in their choices and won't feel inadequate when parts of the book don't apply to them.

Casares illustrates different points with personal stories from her own parenting journey, along with anecdotes from families she sees in her pediatric practice. These stories illustrate different cultural, familial, financial, and self-imposed barriers that moms face when they're trying to create balanced lives. The author occasionally inserts preachy political rants, but she mostly focuses on what people can do to help themselves now, regardless of the long-term societal changes she wants to see.

I appreciate Casares's vulnerability about her own struggles as a working mom, but I felt uncomfortable with some of the stories that she shared, since they involved personal and/or embarrassing details about her young daughters. In an age of oversharing, I doubt that she thought anything of it, but I felt that parts of this book violated her children's privacy. It particularly bothers me that in the opening chapter, she lists out all of her special needs child's psychiatric diagnoses. It's not anyone's business!

I'm not saying that her daughter's needs are shameful, but they are personal, and her daughter should have some control over her own story. Even though parents need to be able to talk honestly with close friends about their child's struggles, there is a huge difference between opening up with trusted friends versus broadcasting your child's long list of diagnoses to the general public.

However, despite my various critiques and some disagreements with the author, I thought this was a good book overall, especially since she designed it for women to be able to personalize her advice for their own lives. On that note, because this book includes checklists and workbook sections, I would definitely recommend that people pursue a hard copy of this, rather than listening to the audio version.

This has substantial, significant workbook pages, and these aren't just reflection prompts. This book provides detailed resources for setting goals, describing boundaries, and making other plans directly on its pages, and regardless whether someone wants to write in the book or not, visually seeing these sections are key to processing how the author's advice applies to your life.
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It’s a quick and easy read. I’m not a mom and found some of it useful. Would make a great gift for first time parents, and baby showers.
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