Mindful Return

???? Pumping at work can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be a struggle. In this Mindful Return blog post, I share practical tips and strategies to help you navigate this new phase with more confidence and ease. From setting boundaries to managing your time, it’s all about making it work for YOU. ????? Whether you’re just starting out or you're looking for new ways to optimize your pumping routine, this post has got you covered. ???? Read it now: https://lnkd.in/dW3T_afD #PumpingAtWork #WorkingMoms #BreastfeedingJourney #WorkLifeBalance #ParentingAtWork #MindfulReturn #MomLife #SelfCare #WorkingParents #CareerAndParenting

#TuesdayTip for Working Parents: This week, Lori is talking about the power of the word "subtract." ?? #WorkingParents #WorkLifeBalance #SelfCare

?? Our gift to you! At Mindful Return, we know that calm, thoughtful planning, and time for reflection, are keys to success in working parent life. That's why we've created a FREE guide to help you navigate your parental leave journey: 99 Questions to Ask Yourself Before, During, and After Parental Leave. Take the time to reflect, plan, and set yourself up for success as you step into this new chapter with your bundle of joy. ?? ?? Download your FREE guide now: https://lnkd.in/g7jxYTaW #ParentalLeave #WorkingParents #MindfulReturn #ParenthoodAndCareer #NewParents #ReflectionAndPlanning #ParentingJourney #SelfCare #WorkLifeBalance

There's a lot to be learned about postpartum mental health from insurance claims data.?Look at these numbers: Manulife aggregate claims data from 2021 to 2023 shows that 15.1% of new mothers made claims for mental health treatment within 6 months following pregnancy.?Four in 10 of those who sought treatment post pregnancy (41.6%), had not made a claim for mental health medication and/or therapy in the year before they were pregnant, suggesting their condition developed (or existing symptoms worsened) during pregnancy or after the birth of their child...Conversely, nearly half of women (45.1%) who sought mental health treatment in the year before their pregnancy, did not make a mental health claim in the months following the birth of their child. This suggests that many women may stop mental health treatment either during or following their pregnancy." https://lnkd.in/gZVWAFqW #PostpartumMentalHealth #InsuranceClaimsData #NewMothers #MentalHealthTreatment #ManulifeClaims #PostpartumCare #MentalHealthAwareness #MaternalHealth #MentalHealthSupport #PregnancyAndMentalHealth #MaternalWellbeing #PostpartumSupport #MentalHealthMatters #HealthDataInsights #PostpartumRecovery #MentalHealthCare #MentalHealthAccess #PregnancyJourney #MentalHealthDuringPregnancy #TherapyAndMedication #MentalHealthStatistics #InsuranceData

????GIVEAWAY TIME!???? As many of you know, I'm a huge fan of the We Can Do Hard Things Podcast. For me, the voices on each episode have served as a guide to the ups and downs of life and the world over the past few years. And now its hosts, Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, and @Amanda Doyle, are GOING ON TOUR to celebrate their new book. The tour is coming to the Washington, DC, area (specifically to Tysons, VA), and I'm giving away one free *orchestra level* ticket to the event to a deserving, overworked, working parent. To enter the drawing, you must be: 1.??A working parent (however you define that term!). 2.?In need of an evening out, without ANY other responsibilities :) 3.?Available to attend the event at the Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia, on Friday, May 9, at 7pm. One entry per person, please.?BUT, Federal Government employees (and those who were until recently...) will automatically be entered twice.?(You need a little more luck right now, right?) Register for the drawing here, and the winner will be chosen at random on Friday, April 4. (That will leave you plenty of time to line up childcare:) Yes, you CAN do hard things. But registering to win isn't one of them. ?????? https://lnkd.in/dUbsSw6m #giveaway #workingmom #workingdad #workingparent #selfcare #wecandohardthings Glennon Doyle Abby Wambach

Returning to work travel after baby? It’s a whirlwind of emotions! From the challenges of leaving your little one to the moments of self-care, here’s how to make it through—and maybe even enjoy it. ??? Check out these tips for navigating work trips while balancing motherhood - https://lnkd.in/d84-j9NX . #MomLife #WorkTravel #MindfulParenting #ReturnToWork

*Thank you Thursday!* Thank you, ATCS, for being part of the ranks of innovative employers that offer Mindful Return as a benefit for new parent employees! We celebrate your innovation in supporting new parent talent through this life transition! #thankyou #thankful #mindfulreturn #backtowork #transition #support #parentalleave #maternityleave #paternityleave #supportiveemployer

Celebrating all of the neurodiverse kiddos and parents in this beautiful community.?"It is time to recognise the many strengths and talents that come from thinking and perceiving the world differently. By celebrating the strengths of neurodivergent individuals, we can begin the seismic shift of changing the way neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported, empowering them to achieve their potential." Together, we can change the narrative. https://lnkd.in/efgjedam #Neurodiversity #NeurodiverseStrengths #Neurodivergent #CelebrateDifferences #InclusiveCommunity #ChangeTheNarrative

#TuesdayTip for Working Parents: No matter what challenges you’re facing, don’t forget to make time for the things you love. ??? #WorkingParents #SelfCare #ParentingTips #Mindfulness #Balance #JoyInTheJourney #WorkLifeBalance

I'd like to give a big shout-out to Jane Yamaykin, Mindful Return's Director of Employer Experience, for representing our program so amazingly well in all the places!?This week, she spread the word about our support for new parents at the Jewish Agency Wellness Fair.?Thank you Adat Shalom for hosting and the team at Hopeful Core Therapy for organizing this event, and for including Mindful Return! #MindfulReturn #NewParentSupport #EmployerExperience #JewishAgencyWellnessFair #ThankYouJane #WorkplaceSupport #ParentingJourney #WellnessFair #AdatShalom #HopefulCoreTherapy #SupportingParents #InclusiveWorkplace #FamilySupport #WellnessCommunity #MindfulWorkplace #EmployerSupport