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.

Listening to the concerns of others fosters a more supportive workplace culture for all employees.
05/31/2026

Listening to the concerns of others fosters a more supportive workplace culture for all employees.

Parental leave is a learning experience — and in many cases, what you learn on leave will help you in your future career...
05/30/2026

Parental leave is a learning experience — and in many cases, what you learn on leave will help you in your future career.

Suppressing curiosity about your purpose, goals, values, and vision is rarely a good strategy. Acknowledging and address...
05/29/2026

Suppressing curiosity about your purpose, goals, values, and vision is rarely a good strategy. Acknowledging and addressing those questions head-on can save you a lot of grief down the road.

Your birth attendants do what they do because they want to help, but ultimately they are there to support you. Respectfu...
05/28/2026

Your birth attendants do what they do because they want to help, but ultimately they are there to support you. Respectful self-advocacy can help ensure that they do so on your terms.

Everything changes when you become a parent. Parenthood changes how you view the world and how the world views you.
05/27/2026

Everything changes when you become a parent. Parenthood changes how you view the world and how the world views you.

Sleep can be in short supply for new parents, but there are ways managers can help. Well-rested employees are a win-win ...
05/26/2026

Sleep can be in short supply for new parents, but there are ways managers can help. Well-rested employees are a win-win for everyone.

The shift is most disorienting for first-time parents, but you will feel a realignment every time your family grows.
05/25/2026

The shift is most disorienting for first-time parents, but you will feel a realignment every time your family grows.

Your words and behavior affect those around you — as their words and behavior affect you. Being mindful of this dynamic ...
05/24/2026

Your words and behavior affect those around you — as their words and behavior affect you. Being mindful of this dynamic allows you to choose an approach that fosters a positive culture at work and at home.

As overwhelming as the arrival of a new child can be, you will eventually develop routines enabling you to settle into a...
05/23/2026

As overwhelming as the arrival of a new child can be, you will eventually develop routines enabling you to settle into a more manageable pace.

Let's set aside the idea that taking time away from your career indicates failure. Give yourself some credit for forging...
05/22/2026

Let's set aside the idea that taking time away from your career indicates failure. Give yourself some credit for forging your own unique path that will best serve you and your family.

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