Author Ann M. Hughes Explores Challenges of a Working Mother in Children's Book "Long Distance Goodnight Kisses"

NEW YORK, June 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Any working mother knows the challenge of raising healthy and happy children, while holding a job.  She feels guilty and conflicted, especially if she loves her work. Her children come first, but there are those times when she may have to miss a parent-teacher conference, a school play or the opportunity to hear about what kind of day her children had. Add to this the demands on a working mom, whose job entails traveling. Every time she prepares to leave, she experiences that heart tug that comes with saying good-bye to her child, yet again. Author Ann M. Hughes searched for a book she could read with her young daughter that explained how, in spite of a busy work schedule, she carried her daughter in her heart. Not finding such a book, Hughes wrote Long Distance Goodnight Kisses. The first in a series, this richly illustrated book tells the story of a girl named Katie, whose mother's job requires long hours and frequent travel. Even when her grandmother is the one who takes her to the doctor or tucks her in at night, Katie knows she is the most important thing in the world to her mother. When Katie is sick while her mother's away, she feels the deep love from a distance.

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Hughes believes mothers should not have to choose between career and family. Women can succeed in their careers and be exceptional and caring mothers and role models. As a read-aloud book, Long Distance Goodnight Kisses reinforces this message and gives other working mothers a special way to remind their children, that no matter how many hours they work, or how far they travel, they love their children dearly and will always think of them by sending their own long distance goodnight kisses.

About the Author 
Ann M. Hughes spent 15 years as an executive in the financial services industry working with several of the country's largest firms. Throughout her career, she has witnessed firsthand the struggle that women encounter in male-dominated industries, while also balancing parenthood and a demanding career. Drawing from her experience, Ann wanted to help other women succeed, in spite of these hurdles, so in 2010, she created The Female Affect — a public speaking and consulting firm for male and female professionals. It was also her experience as a busy working mother that compelled her to write Long Distance Goodnight Kisses, which is the first in a series she is writing to help working parents bridge the gap between their demanding careers and raising a family. Hughes earned her Master's degree from Iowa State University in Organizational Learning and Human Resource Development. She lives with her husband Randy and daughter Katie in Dallas, TX. For more information, visit www.LongDistanceGK.com.

Ann M. Hughes 
May 5, 2015 (32 pages) 
ISBN:ISBN-10: 0990655342 
ISBN-13: 978-0990655343 
Amazon.com 
Price: 15.11 (HC), $9.95 (SC) 
www.LongDistanceGK.com

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