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Negotiate Household Conflict Using the Tight-Loose Lens
Communities reflect the dynamics of the human family, where Michele Gelfand’s tight-loose framework helps navigate cultural conflicts and power struggles within households by identifying domains of conflict and establishing a balance between strict and flexible norms.
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Five Ways New Moms Can Reduce Stress
New parents must prioritize self-care amidst their baby’s needs, especially when returning to work; Lauren Smith Brody offers strategies like skincare, a curated wardrobe, redefining “me time,” and preparing for emotional challenges to help reduce stress for all parents.
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Knowing Your Value as a Working Mom
Moms, often undervalued despite their extensive skills in efficiency and multitasking gained from caregiving, should take time to recognize their worth and contributions in the workplace, as outlined by Lauren Smith Brody in her video lesson.
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Retaining and Supporting New Parents
Many U.S. employers struggle to offer extended paid parental leave without regulatory changes, but Lauren Smith Brody suggests fostering a supportive culture through flexible policies, open communication, and individualized solutions to enhance employee well-being and commitment.
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Asking for (and Getting) What You Need
New parents often hesitate to communicate their evolving needs at work, but Lauren Smith Brody emphasizes that speaking up about flexible arrangements can enhance not only their own work-life balance but also benefit colleagues and overall company performance.
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Understanding the Benefits of Paid Parental Leave
Paid parental leave benefits families and society by promoting recovery, bonding, and sleep for parents, while also strengthening economies, as evidenced by the U.S. lagging behind other nations in providing such support despite its positive impact on future generations and gender equity.
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The Birth of the Working Mom
Lauren Smith Brody suggests viewing the first 12 weeks after birth as a “fifth trimester,” highlighting the challenges new moms face when returning to work too soon, often before they feel physically and emotionally ready, which can lead to feelings of “mom guilt.”
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Reexamining Gendered Behaviors
In this video lesson, Michael Kaufman discusses the restrictive gender norms that dictate behaviors for boys and girls, highlighting their limitations and advocating for a reevaluation of these expectations to foster more equitable parenting and professional opportunities.