Parental leave is a critical career milestone—and one of the most complex transitions HR teams manage. While much of the industry’s focus often centers on maternity leave, paternity leave is increasingly recognized as essential to workplace equity and retention. Based...
About this Series This post is part of an ongoing series exploring how companies can better support new mothers and improve retention, based on conversations with HR leaders across industries.If you work in HR and would like to share your insights —I’d love to hear...
I can still see the church basement room we sat in for our marriage preparation class in 2015. I distinctly remember one activity that we did over this four week course, and little else. We were asked to write about our families of origin – what we wanted to keep, and...
Babywearing, the practice of carrying your baby close using a baby carrier, is a time-honored tradition that offers numerous benefits for both infants and caregivers. Understanding these advantages and selecting the appropriate baby carrier can not only free up your...
As an expat, my kids and I have logged some serious air miles. We also drive across the entire country of France every summer, a 10 hr feat. Over the years I have taken notes of what works for us to actually enjoy traveling with kids. We’ll start with roadtrips,...