Working dads often tackle unique challenges while navigating fatherhood and career, which can significantly impact their lives. Traditionally, these struggles were unspoken, but there’s a growing trend to bring them to light as younger fathers look for new models of work-life balance and to redefine what it means to be a working dad. It’s crucial […]
Don’t believe anything you’ve read: Work life balance after having a baby doesn’t totally exist the way those Instagram accounts might have you think. Because balancing work and life as a new parent can seem like an impossible task. As a parent, you’ll quickly learn that you CAN’T do it all. Not without some support. […]
We know that planning for maternity leave is a crucial step for expectant parents, ensuring a smooth transition for both your personal and professional life. It might feel daunting, but trust us: if you prepare ahead, you can focus on welcoming your new baby without the added stress of unresolved work issues. No one needs […]
…When You Remote Work From Home! With the increasing popularity of remote work, many working parents find themselves juggling both careers and little ones under one roof. Even when our kiddos are physically away at school or a childcare center, there can be ever-constant reminders of their presence throughout the work day – crayons strewn […]
Mental Load Reigns Supreme When we set out to collect data on the challenges facing working parents, our goal was to learn from the real superstars out there kicking butt every day: you. The response we received was overwhelming. Y’all shared your stories, struggles, and secrets about being working parents. Since it is March, it […]
A couple of musically inclined working dads once said, “all you need is love” – and while love is undoubtedly an essential ingredient, love isn’t all you need. There’s a broader recipe to navigating the big jobs of parent + professional. With great responsibility comes great stress, and it’s easy to feel like you’re constantly […]
A Working Parent’s Tale of Survival Brace yourselves, folks, because I’m about to take you on a wild ride through my first week of 2024 as a working parent. From school closures to car vomit, this week had it all! But fear not, I’ve come out the other side with some valuable lessons and a […]
As September winds down, we at Josie have had time to reflect on this back-to-school season. There are many great articles and posts about the transition back to school for working parents. But thinking beyond getting kids on the bus or re-establishing routines that shifted during summer, an important change is occurring for parents whose […]
…of the holiday mental load The holiday season is in full swing, and I don’t know about you, but our house is bursting with decorations, holiday crafts, candles, and way too many sweets (good thing we got the dentist visit in a few weeks ago, because if she saw their teeth now…!) While I just […]
Strategies for sidestepping the workplace culture war A recent trending video on Tik-Tok provides a cautionary tale for employers about getting the benefit of your benefits – with concerning implications for working parents. In it, the creator shares her experience requesting and receiving approval for Christmas holiday vacation. Subsequently, she is asked by her manager […]
