
The blog for parents who want more from their parental leave
The Fourth Trimester: How to Support a New Mom During the Early Weeks
Discover how to support a new mom during the fourth trimester with practical tips, emotional care, and postpartum planning insights.
How Much Will I Get Paid for Paid Parental Leave in California?
Learn how to calculate your paid parental leave benefits in California, including eligibility, payout amounts, and tips to maximize your time off.
Your Ultimate Guide to California Parental Leave: Step-by-Step Timeline + Key Benefits
Plan your California parental leave with confidence using this week-by-week guide covering SDI, PFL, CFRA, and everything new parents need to know.
How to Contact California EDD: What to Do When You Can’t Get Through
Struggling to contact California EDD about your parental leave? This guide shares 5 proven ways to get help fast and maximize your benefits.
Parental Leave in the U.S: Which Companies Are Doing It Right?
Discover which U.S. companies offer the best parental leave in 2025 and how to find the support you deserve.
Do I Qualify for Paid Parental Leave in California?
How to find out if you qualify for state disability insurance (SDI) and paid family leave (PFL) when you go on parental leave or maternity leave in California.
Everything You Need to Know About Oregon’s New Paid Parental Leave Program
Oregonians, it’s time to cash in! Paid Leave Oregon benefits begin this Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023.
How I Got My New Bob Jogging Stroller Half Off
How I used the Target Car Seat Trade-In Event coupon to get half off my new Bob jogging stroller
5 Podcast Episodes All Working Moms Need to Listen to Before They Have a Baby
If you haven’t jumped on the podcast train yet and you’re about to pop out a kid, it’s time to get on board. And here are my favorite 5 podcast episodes (and you know, I’ve listened to them all) to help you prepare for your parental leave.
How to get paid parental leave at your workplace
The 6 steps to asking and advocating for more family-friendly benefits at your workplace. 1. Identify your ask 2. Identify the decision makers 3. Know your WIIFM …
When should I tell my boss I’m pregnant?
There are several schools of thought on when to tell your boss you're pregnant and it's going to be different for everyone (annoying answer, I know). It depends so much on your company culture, your values and concerns, and your career timeline. But to simplify it I'll break it down by 3 specific scenarios.
How to get paid on parental leave
Here are three ways you can get paid when you’re taking time off to welcome a new child into your family.