About this episode
The episode discusses the challenges of returning to work as a new parent and offers insights from working parents and experts on balancing job and family life.
From brain fog to identity crises to complicated feelings of guilt (or relief), returning to work as a new parent can be daunting. Luckily, you don't need to navigate this transition alone. Life Kit reporter Andee Tagle talks to working parents and experts about how to balance a job, parenting and being a person all at once. Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekit Sign up for our newsletter here. Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.org Support the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
People in this episode
Host: Andee Tagle
Topics covered
- working parent
- work-life balance
- parenting
- identity crisis
- guilt
- mental health
Keywords
- working parent
- work-life balance
- parenting challenges
- identity crisis
- guilt
- mental health
- expert advice
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Organizations: NPR
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