The return-to-work Survival Guide for new parents

NPR | By Andee Tagle

Published June 7, 2026 at 10:53 AM HST

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.

Andee Tagle

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

More from Hawai‘i Public Radio

A big win for Trump's deportation agenda, with another fight looming

Eric McDaniel, Adrian Florido

The Senate passed a major immigration enforcement funding bill. Now, the measure goes to the House. Lawmakers must also decide the future of a surveillance program set to expire next week.
Trump is remaking U.S. policy in Latin America

Michael Levitt, Sarah Robbins, Adrian Florido, Henry Larson

Military strikes, sanctions and political pressure are becoming hallmarks of Trump's Latin America policy. NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with historian Greg Grandin about what's driving the shift.