Center for Parental Leave Leadership

Center for Parental Leave Leadership Making parental leave WAY better for parents and companies. The Parental Leave Playbook (out Septe

Through parental leave coaching and consulting, we’ve been helping companies navigate the changing landscape of work-life balance, improve practices, workplace, and retain valuable employees since 2014. The Parental Leave Playbook (out September 15, 2021) brings our founder’s learning from over a decade of transforming workplaces around the world directly to parents, empowering them to take control of their leave and shift this perceived career “time-out” to a vital “time-in” for their life.

No family should have to worry about putting food on the table. It's troubling that LGBT parents are facing disproportio...
06/23/2026

No family should have to worry about putting food on the table. It's troubling that LGBT parents are facing disproportionate challenges with food insecurity. We need equitable policies and support networks that ensure all families have access to adequate food.

Make a habit of taking the time to pause and check in with yourself. This skill will serve you well in the busy months a...
06/22/2026

Make a habit of taking the time to pause and check in with yourself. This skill will serve you well in the busy months ahead.

The ability to navigate difficult discussions with respect and empathy is an invaluable skill in all aspects of life. Ma...
06/21/2026

The ability to navigate difficult discussions with respect and empathy is an invaluable skill in all aspects of life. Maintaining open communication, even when discussing tough topics, is a key component of effective leadership.

It can feel like you're too busy to hit the pause button, but celebrations can be an important part of your transition. ...
06/20/2026

It can feel like you're too busy to hit the pause button, but celebrations can be an important part of your transition.

Chances are your team is eager to see that you have what you need when you come back to work. Make it easy on them and l...
06/19/2026

Chances are your team is eager to see that you have what you need when you come back to work. Make it easy on them and let them know what kind of support you'll need.

It really is liberating to offload all your questions, reminders, and stray thoughts so you can mentally move on. Jot th...
06/18/2026

It really is liberating to offload all your questions, reminders, and stray thoughts so you can mentally move on. Jot them down in a notebook or document and sort them out later.

We are sold on the idea of perfectly balancing our work life and our home life, but this is largely a myth. The truth is...
06/17/2026

We are sold on the idea of perfectly balancing our work life and our home life, but this is largely a myth. The truth is that the demands of home and work are always in flux.

All parents deserve the opportunity to build their careers AND the time to bond with family.
06/16/2026

All parents deserve the opportunity to build their careers AND the time to bond with family.

The idea that work is easier when it's something you enjoy is not new, but it becomes glaringly apparent when you have c...
06/15/2026

The idea that work is easier when it's something you enjoy is not new, but it becomes glaringly apparent when you have competing demands on your time.

When you don't get what you need, you can wind up feeling stressed and burned out. Speaking up for what you need is impo...
06/14/2026

When you don't get what you need, you can wind up feeling stressed and burned out. Speaking up for what you need is important not just for your own well-being, but for your colleagues and family members who will appreciate the clear communication.

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