Parental Leave: This is When We REALLY Need It

Like many of you, I’ve been working since I was 14. After having our oldest, apart from maternity leave, I’ve always balanced-sometimes off-balanced-my career with motherhood. The early years were a whirlwind of diapers, sleepless nights, and moments of pure joy–and terror.

Throughout my career, my husband and I took pride in the “machine” we built—an ambitious attempt to blend professional careers and active parenting. However, as our oldest son closes out his junior year of high school, we’...