Is it time to let work know you are welcoming a new child to your family? If you’re experiencing a mix of emotions–anticipation, excitement, a tinge of anxiety, confusion, and perhaps, even some dread–you’re not alone!
The (Often Overlooked) Third Phase of Parental Leave: Your Reintegration Back to Work By Amy Beacom, EdD | Last Updated: December 12, 2023 Linkedin Instagram Instagram Facebook Twitter In the major personal and professional rite of passage our culture simply calls, parental leave, one phase often gets overlooked: the reintegration phase. The excitement of the … Continued
When a mother brings home her little bundle of joy, she’s bringing home the biggest responsibility of her life. She is now in charge of another human being. She sweats to protect and guide her child through life’s most vulnerable period: childhood. Sadly, this is not fully recognized and appreciated in our society as the … Continued
There was some jaw-dropping data released this week. A study found that the “loss of happiness” someone experienced after the birth of a first child was greater than that experienced after divorce or even the death of a partner. This discussion posted at the Huffington Post delves into some of the reasons why. At the … Continued
By Amy Beacom, Ed.D, Founder and CEO Center for Parental Leave Leadership As a human you have made transitions your whole life – graduating from school, getting married, moving from one job to another, moving cities, etc. – at this stage you might consider yourself a transition expert! But as you have probably figured out, … Continued