Advice on going back to work after parental leave

NPR | By Andee Tagle

Published June 11, 2026 at 4:15 PM EDT

Heading back to work after parental leave? Life Kit has some advice on navigating schedules, managing expectations and finding support during a major life transition.

Andee Tagle

Andee Tagle is a reporter-producer for NPR's Life Kit podcast.

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