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Advice on going back to work after parental leave

NPR | By Andee Tagle

Published June 11, 2026 at 2:15 PM MDT

Heading back to work after parental leave? Life Kit has some advice on navigating schedules, managing expectations and finding support during a major life transition.

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Andee Tagle (she/her) is an associate producer and now-and-then host for NPR's Life Kit podcast.

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