by Lori Mihalich-Levin | Jan 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
For me, the nearing of the end of maternity leave brought with it both a sense of excitement and a feeling of terror. Dread. The anticipated end of something important. An era I both did and didn’t want to move out of. I know I’m not alone in having this jumble of...
by Lori Mihalich-Levin | Jan 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
Today on the Mindful Return blog, we’re talking about how to improve parental leave policies at your company. Why do it? How to do it? And how to start that conversation with your company, if you’re an employee who’s wanting more in this department. I’m delighted...
by Lori Mihalich-Levin | Nov 4, 2017 | Maternity Leave
Reintegration into work after having a baby isn’t a one-week “Oh great! You’re back! Life is back to normal!” type of transition. Coming back from parental leave and re-joining your work and team is often a several-month – or even a full year – work in progress. Yet,...
by Lori Mihalich-Levin | Sep 16, 2017 | Uncategorized
I am thrilled to announce that Mindful Return now offers an official Mindful Return Maternity Leave Template, to help you be intentional, structured, and professional about your upcoming leave. Why bother presenting your employer with such a document? Don’t take it...
by Lori Mihalich-Levin | Apr 8, 2017 | Uncategorized
So, I decided to write a book. Yes, a real, live, 203 page paperback. Back to Work After Baby: How to Plan and Navigate a Mindful Return from Maternity Leave comes out this Tuesday, April 11, 2017. And yes, it’s a bit like birthing another baby (with an admittedly...