1  Cover

      2  Title Page

      3  Copyright

      4  Dedication

      5  Author's Note

      6  Introduction Understanding What You Face: Challenges Are Opportunities in Disguise Understanding the Framework The Playbook in Three Phases Notes

      7  Chapter One: Parental Leave Is a Mess—Let's Fix It! Language Matters: Defining Parental Leave A Broken System: Parental Leave in the United States When We Get Parental Leave Wrong When We Get Parental Leave Right You Are the Way Forward Notes References

      8  Chapter Two: The 10A Transition Touchpoints Framework The RETAIN Parental Leave Transition Coaching Model The Three-Phase Parental Leave Transition From Worker to Parent to Working Parent Roles and Identity Routines Notes References

      9  PHASE ONE: Preparing for Leave Chapter Three: Phase 1: Preparing for Leave Overview The Emotional Passage to Working Parenthood Don't Expect Others to Have a Plan Frontload the Work Chapter Four: Touchpoint 1 Announcement When It Goes Badly … When It Goes Well … Preparing to Announce Key Elements of a Good Announcement If You've Already Announced Ongoing Communication When Someone Says the Wrong Thing The Broader Impact of Your Leave Take the Lead Notes References Chapter Five: Touchpoint 2 Assess Introducing the 6-S System for Parental Leave Transition Success Walking Yourself Through the 6-S System for Parental Leave Transition Success Take Stock Take Charge Using Your Assessment Results Revisiting Your 6-S Assessment Note References Chapter Six: Touchpoint 3 Action Plan Plan Overview Plan Elements Importance of Contingency Planning Phase 1 Planning: Preparing for Leave Phase 2 Planning: During Leave Phase 3 Planning: Returning to Work Final Thoughts on Planning Notes Chapter Seven: Touchpoint 4 Acknowledge the Transition to Parenthood Inner Work Letter Writing as Reflection At Work The End of Phase 1 Notes Reference

      10  PHASE TWO: During Leave Chapter Eight: Phase 2: During Leave Overview Prepare for All the Feels Make Connection a Priority Chapter Nine: Touchpoint 5 Appropriately Keep