How to be a working parent? Lower your standards

如何成为职场父母?降低你的标准。

Life Kit

2026-04-13

25 分钟
PDF

单集简介 ...

From brain fog to identity crises to complicated feelings of guilt (or relief), returning to work as a new parent can be daunting. Luckily, you don't need to navigate this transition alone. Life Kit reporter Andee Tagle talks to working parents and experts about how to balance a job, parenting and being a person all at once. Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.orgSupport the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below: See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
更多

单集文稿 ...

  • Do you love pop culture?

  • Hate some of it, too?

  • You're in good company.

  • Pull up a metaphorical chair to Pop Culture Happy Hour,

  • the podcast that breaks down the best and some of the most questionable moments in pop culture.

  • We 'll tell you what 's great, what 's interesting,

  • and break it all down with debates that 'll have you yelling at your speakers, but in a good way.

  • Listen to NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour by finding us wherever you get your podcasts.

  • You're listening to Life Kit from NPR.

  • Hi there, I'm Marielle.

  • I'll be onboarding you today.

  • Welcome to your unofficial orientation to working parenthood.

  • Now, lucky for you, I'm not going to send you down to the front office to get your ID photo taken.

  • And you don't have to get a laptop set up with IT.

  • But if you open your welcome packet, you'll see that you have your work cut out for you.

  • Going from worker to parent to working parent is no small task,

  • especially if you 're making the transition soon after your baby is born, as a lot of us in the U.S.

  • Do.

  • What people are doing is they're learning two new roles.

  • Really fast, under a lot of pressure, with lack of sleep and zero guidance and zero support.