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How Coaching Supports Working Parents: The Shifts I Hear Time and Again
As someone who works closely with parents navigating the return to work, I get to witness something special. The shift from surviving to...

Laura Duggal
Apr 233 min read
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It’s the School Holidays AGAIN! … What You Need to Know if You Manage Parents
If you manage working parents, you’ve probably heard the phrase “It’s the school holidays again” with a sigh, a nervous laugh, or a...

Laura Duggal
Apr 164 min read
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DiSC Assessment for Maternity Returners: A Tool for Confidence, Communication & Success
Returning to work after maternity leave is a significant transition, both professionally and personally. Many employees find themselves...

Laura Duggal
Apr 93 min read
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What Do New Dads Need to Hear to Access Coaching Support?
As a Maternity Return Coach, I’ve seen first-hand how coaching can be a game-changer for new parents navigating the transition back to...

Laura Duggal
Mar 123 min read
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New Mothers Are Leaving Their Jobs – Here’s What Needs to Change
The return to work after maternity leave is often framed as a simple transition—one where a mother resumes her role, picks up where she...

Laura Duggal
Mar 54 min read
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Parental Burnout Is Costing Your Business More Than You Think. Here’s What You Can Do
Parenting is a full-time job. Combine that with a demanding career, and the mental load can become unsustainable. Many working...

Laura Duggal
Feb 265 min read
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The Hidden Biases That Impact Maternity Returners—And How to Avoid Them
Imagine this. You’re a manager, and one of your team members shares the news that they’re expecting a baby. You congratulate them, tell...

Laura Duggal
Feb 243 min read
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School Holiday Management: Essential Tips for Line Managers of Working Parents
Having spent time working in HR before becoming a maternity return coach, I've seen the half-term challenge from every angle. As an HR...

Laura Duggal
Feb 123 min read
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The Silent Struggle: Why New Dads Need Support Too
We often hear the story of becoming a parent from the mothers perspective, from pregnancy to birth and then returning to work. I...

Laura Duggal
Feb 54 min read
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Leadership Evolution: The Unexpected Leadership Academy Called Parenthood
As someone who coaches both new parents and senior leaders, and is a parent themselves, I’ve experienced how parenthood fosters the...

Laura Duggal
Jan 224 min read
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Key Stressors Facing Working Parents in 2025 – and How to Help
When an employee becomes a parent, work and family collide in ways that may not be expected or have been experienced before. We all know...

Laura Duggal
Jan 154 min read
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Leading Through Life Changes : When Employees Add 'Parent' to Their Job Title
When a person becomes a parent, something profound happens—and it's far more complex than most organisations realise. This isn't just...

Laura Duggal
Jan 83 min read
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What Does it Really Mean to Take Care of Ourselves Over the Holiday Period?
The festive period can be challenging for several reasons. I am noticing a sense of overwhelm and exhaustion in my coaching clients, and...

Laura Duggal
Dec 18, 20243 min read
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The Ghosts of Christmas Past: Creating Traditions That Truly Nurture Your Family
The festive season can be a minefield of emotional triggers and unmet expectations. As a new parent, you have a powerful opportunity to...

Laura Duggal
Dec 11, 20242 min read
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Four Ways to Build Your Strengths When You Return to Work as a New Parent
Becoming a parent for the first time is a big life transition. So many changes both at home and at work often take new parents by...

Laura Duggal
Dec 4, 20244 min read
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Navigating 3 Common Emotional Challenges After Maternity Leave
The three most common emotional challenges for new working parents are guilt, overwhelm and uncertainty. Returning to work after having a...

Laura Duggal
Nov 27, 20244 min read
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Tips for How to Think About Your Career Goals When You Become a Parent
Coming back to work and re-engaging with your career after having a baby can be a tumultuous experience. Many women feel torn between...

Laura Duggal
Nov 20, 20243 min read
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Measuring the Success of Your Maternity Returner Support Programmes: Key Metrics
In this article, we share the key metrics you should be tracking to measure the success of your maternity returner support programmes....

Laura Duggal
Nov 13, 20243 min read
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Effective Communication Strategies for Managing Maternity Returns
Welcoming employees back from maternity leave is a crucial moment for both the returning staff member and the organisation. As a line...

Laura Duggal
Oct 23, 20244 min read
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Five Ways to Lighten the Mental Load
The concept of ‘mental load’ really grabbed my attention when in 2017 the Guardian published an illustration by a French comic artist...

Laura Duggal
Oct 9, 20243 min read
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