by Lori Mihalich-Levin | Feb 4, 2023 | Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave
Have you heard about the idea of a parental leave ramp-up policy? If not, it is high time! (And if you’ve used one or your employers has one in place, tell us about it in comments below!) These policies are, in my book, a brilliant and supportive way to make the...
by Lori Mihalich-Levin | Jan 28, 2023 | Working Dad, Working Mom
Have you heard the great news about the two new parent-focused federal laws? A few weeks ago, Congress passed both the PUMP Act and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Huzzah! But what exactly does this mean for us as working parents? Here to give us the...
by Lori Mihalich-Levin | Jan 21, 2023 | Time Management, Working Dad, Working Mom
With the first annual all-family Levin planning meeting in the books, I’m writing to report on how this family activity went. To rewind a bit, I’ve shared before that my husband and I are avid fans of the process of planning. We do a weekly planning meeting together...
by Lori Mihalich-Levin | Jan 14, 2023 | Working Dad, Working Mom
There are seemingly a million topics we need to teach our children, for them to become fully functioning humans in the world. How to approach money and finances is a big one. Yes, we teach by example, when it comes to money. But intentional conversations about the...
by Lori Mihalich-Levin | Jan 7, 2023 | Maternity Leave
For many new mothers, the postpartum period (even up to 2 years after the birth of a child!) is time filled with a wide range of emotions. And for some, postpartum is also filled with both diagnosed and undiagnosed mental health challenges. I am certain, in...