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Rounding Out the Human Experience
by Amy Beacom, Sue Campbell
The Parental Leave Playbook
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Author's Note
Introduction
Understanding What You Face: Challenges Are Opportunities in Disguise
Understanding the Framework
The Playbook in Three Phases
Notes
Chapter One: Parental Leave Is a Mess—Let's Fix It!
Language Matters: Defining Parental Leave
A Broken System: Parental Leave in the United States
When We Get Parental Leave Wrong
When We Get Parental Leave Right
You Are the Way Forward
Notes
References
Chapter Two: The 10A Transition Touchpoints Framework
The RETAIN Parental Leave Transition Coaching Model
The Three-Phase Parental Leave Transition
From Worker to Parent to Working Parent
Roles and Identity
Routines
Notes
References
PHASE ONE: Preparing for Leave
Chapter Three: Phase 1: Preparing for Leave Overview
The Emotional Passage to Working Parenthood
Don't Expect Others to Have a Plan
Frontload the Work
Chapter Four: Touchpoint 1 Announcement
When It Goes Badly …
When It Goes Well …
Preparing to Announce
Key Elements of a Good Announcement
If You've Already Announced
Ongoing Communication
When Someone Says the Wrong Thing
The Broader Impact of Your Leave
Take the Lead
Notes
References
Chapter Five: Touchpoint 2 Assess
Introducing the 6-S System for Parental Leave Transition Success
Walking Yourself Through the 6-S System for Parental Leave Transition Success
Take Stock
Take Charge
Using Your Assessment Results
Revisiting Your 6-S Assessment
Note
References
Chapter Six: Touchpoint 3 Action Plan
Plan Overview
Plan Elements
Importance of Contingency Planning
Phase 1 Planning: Preparing for Leave
Phase 2 Planning: During Leave
Phase 3 Planning: Returning to Work
Final Thoughts on Planning
Notes
Chapter Seven: Touchpoint 4 Acknowledge the Transition to Parenthood
Inner Work
Letter Writing as Reflection
At Work
The End of Phase 1
Notes
Reference
PHASE TWO: During Leave
Chapter Eight: Phase 2: During Leave Overview
Prepare for All the Feels
Make Connection a Priority
Chapter Nine: Touchpoint 5 Appropriately Keep in Touch
General Considerations for Your Keep in Touch Strategy
Keeping in Touch with Your Personal Support System
Revisiting Your KIT Strategy After Your Child's Arrival
Note
Chapter Ten: Touchpoint 6 Advocate
Having Difficult Conversations
Self-Advocacy at Home
Self-Advocacy at Work
Sample Scripts for Self-Advocacy at Work
Recruiting Others to Advocate for You
Dealing with Unsolicited Advice
Advocate for Others by Providing Feedback on Your Leave Experience
Notes
References
Chapter Eleven: Touchpoint 7 Arrangements for Return
Revising Your Return-to-Work Plan
Return Logistics
Arrangements at Home for Your Return to Work
Arrange for Self-Care
Note
References
PHASE THREE: Returning from Leave
Chapter Twelve: Phase 3: Returning from Leave Overview
Your One Whole Life
Self-Efficacy and Self-Evaluation
Notes
References
Chapter Thirteen: Touchpoint 8 Acknowledge the Transition to Working Parent
You Are New and Improved
Identify Your Shadow Values
Reframing
Another Letter (or Two or Three)
Note
Chapter Fourteen: Touchpoint 9 Adjustment
Identify Your Integration Points
Communication
Adjusting at Home
Adjusting Your Boundaries Instead of Attempting “Balance”
Types of Boundaries
Enlist Boundary Guards
Know Your Boundary Management Style
Boundary Management at Work
Boundary Management at Home
Where Boundary Adjustment May Be Needed
Notes
References
Chapter Fifteen: Touchpoint 10 Access to Career Development
Modern Career Development Models
Parental Leave as a Career Development Opportunity
Career Development Isn't Always a Straight Line
Shifting Between Career Gears: Pedal to the Metal, Downshift, Park
Your Career Need Not Be Your Calling
You Can Always Change Your Mind
The End of Your Transition
Notes
References
Rounding Out the Human Experience
Chapter Sixteen: Additional Challenges and Resources
Systemic Racial Oppression and Bias
Challenges Faced by LGBTQ+ Families
Adoption and/or Fostering
Surrogacy
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Lactation
Infertility and Pregnancy Loss
Infant/Child Loss
Previous Trauma
Other Health Issues for a Birthing Parent
Postpartum Healing
Health Issues for Your Child
Workplace Discrimination
Conclusion
Notes
References
Appendix One: Values Exercise List
Appendix Two: Free Resources from the Center for Parental Leave Leadership
Appendix Three: An Emerging Working Parent Support Ecosystem
Policy Advocacy
Thought Leadership and Practice
Research and Communications
Compliance and Leave Navigation
Parental Health and Wellness
Supporting Services
Funding and Investment
Legal
Conclusion
Appendix Four: Recommended Reading
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Index
End User License Agreement
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