Prepared Parenting: Power Up Your Parental Leave
2025-04-29 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Parental leave isn’t a break from your career—it’s a powerful transition.
With the right support, parental leave can be more than just a logistical challenge—it can be a meaningful season of personal growth and long-term career clarity. In this workshop, we’ll show you how to make the most of this time by planning ahead with intention and confidence.
You’ll be introduced to the Parento Pathways, our comprehensive tool designed to guide you from leave planning to re-entry. Packed with templates, checklists, and practical tips, it helps you navigate everything from how to talk to your manager, to what you actually need at home, to how you want to return.
This workshop is ideal for expectant parents who want to feel more prepared, more supported, and more in control of the journey ahead—at work and at home.

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(You're) Enough, Already: Rewriting Success to Beat Burnout
2025-04-30 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-21 19:00 - 20:00
A 4-week small group for working parents who are ready to reclaim their time, energy, and peace.
If you’ve been feeling like you’re constantly behind, stretched thin, or quietly wondering if you’re doing enough—you’re not alone.
Enough, Already is a space for working parents to step off the hamster wheel of burnout and perfection, and build something better. Together, we’ll get honest about the expectations we carry, learn how to protect our energy, and redefine success in a way that actually supports us.
Over 4 weeks, we’ll meet weekly for 45 minutes, with reflection prompts and conversation threads in Slack to keep you supported in between.
You’ll walk away with:
💭 A clearer understanding of your personal version of “enough”
🔒 Boundaries that protect your time and energy
🧭 Tools to spot and stop burnout in its tracks
🌱 A more sustainable, connected way of showing up at home and work
You don’t need to fix everything. You just need a little space, some support, and permission to stop trying so hard.
Wednesdays 7pm ET / 4pm PT

4/30 Week 1: The Cost of “Doing It All”
5/7 Week 2: Boundaries Actually That Protect Your Energy
5/14 Week 3: Ditching Perfection, Embracing Presence
5/21 Week 4: Designing a Sustainable Rhythm

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Parent Pop-In Hour
2025-05-02 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-23 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-30 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-20 12:00 - 13:00 and 1 more date
Parent Pop-In Hour is your space to get quick support, ask a question, or just say hi—no prep or pressure required. Whether you need a gut check, a little encouragement, or a moment to catch your breath, we’re here. Stop by anytime during the hour—you’re always welcome.

Prepared Parenting: Essentials of Newborn Care
2025-05-06 15:00 - 16:00
Caring for a newborn starts with care for yourself, too.
This workshop is all about preparing you for those early weeks with your baby—while also making sure your own (or your partner’s) recovery and wellbeing don’t get left behind. We’ll walk through practical newborn care basics—like diapering, soothing, and feeding—alongside realistic strategies for healing, rest, and asking for what you need.
Whether you’re the birthing parent or showing up in full support of one, you’ll leave this session with grounded confidence, helpful tools, and a clear sense of what matters most in those first few weeks.
Designed for expectant parents—partners always welcome.
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Prepared Parenting: Building Blocks of Breastfeeding
2025-05-13 15:00 - 16:00
Feeding your baby is natural—but that doesn’t mean it comes naturally.
In this workshop, we’ll focus on what expectant parents really need to know about breastfeeding—from positioning and latch, to feeding cues, to what’s normal (and what’s not) in those first few weeks. We’ll also touch on bottle-feeding and pumping options, so you feel confident no matter what your feeding journey looks like.
We’ll talk honestly about common challenges, how to get support, and what to do when things don’t go as planned—because feeding your baby isn’t just about the how, it’s about feeling supported and prepared.
Designed for expectant parents—partners always welcome.

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If you are interested in this information, but can’t make this date or time, please email amanda@parentoleave.com. She can work with you to schedule a private class.

Prepared Parenting: Grow Your Village
2025-05-20 15:00 - 16:00
CANCELED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION If you are interested in this topic, reach out to amanda@parentoleave.com for a rescheduled time for a private session.
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You’re not meant to do this alone—and you don’t have to.
We all hear that “it takes a village,” but what does that look like in real life? In this workshop, we’ll help you think through where you might need support, how to ask for it, and who’s already in your corner (plus where to strengthen your network before baby arrives).
You’ll leave with a clearer picture of your support system, language you can use to ask for help, and a practical plan that brings more confidence—and less overwhelm—to your transition into parenthood.
Designed for expectant parents—partners always welcome.
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Virtual Book Club: The Anxious Generation
2025-06-13 - 2025-07-26
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt

We can’t ignore the very real issues facing our kids from mental health to social development to sleep issues to bullying. The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt is a book that is known to be thought provoking and actionable.
Join me on Slack throughout the summer for a discussion of the book, what lessons we can take away, and how to make small changes that will have a large ripple effect.

Order here or at your local bookstore. Audio and digital versions are available Libby, Spotify, Kindle, or your preferred reading platform

Summary of Anxious Generation: Jonathan Haidt lays out the facts about the epidemic of teen mental illness that hit so many countries at the same time. He then investigates the nature of childhood, including why children need play and independent exploration to mature into competent, thriving adults. Haidt shows how the play-based childhood began to decline by the 1980’s, and how it was finally wiped out by the arrival of the phone-based childhood in the early 2010’s. He presents more than a dozen mechanisms by which this great rewiring of childhood has interfered with children’s social and neurological development, covering everything from sleep deprivation to attention fragmentation, addiction, loneliness, social contagion, social comparison, and perfectionism. He explains how social media damages girls more than boys and why boys have been withdrawing from the real world into the virtual world, with disastrous consequences for themselves, their families, and their societies.

Wild & Ready: Your Summer Survival Tips
2025-06-20 15:00 - 15:30
Wild & Ready: Your Summer Survival Tips
A 30-minute webinar for parents who want to do less micromanaging—and more empowering.
🗓️ June 20 | 3pm ET / 12pm PT
Summer’s here—and with it comes the chaos, the freedom, and the perfect chance to rethink how we show up as parents. In this fast, fun, and practical webinar, we’ll explore how stepping back can help our kids step up. You’ll walk away with simple tools to encourage independence, handle your own “what if” worries, and make the most of summer’s unstructured moments.
Why You’ll Want to Join:
✅ Get quick wins you can use right away to support independence and reduce daily battles
✅ Learn why boredom, struggle, and risk are actually good for your child’s development
✅ Understand how overprotection backfires—and what to do instead (without going full hands-off)
✅ Pick up tools to manage your anxiety while helping your child build resilience
✅ Reconnect with your parenting values and feel more confident in the choices you’re making
👉 Come for the tips. Stay for the mindset shift.

Unleashed: Raising Brave, Capable Kids (Week 1)
2025-06-24 15:00 - 16:00
A 4-week group coaching experience for parents ready to step back—so their kids can step up.
Modern parenting is full of pressure—and fear. We’re told to protect our kids from every possible discomfort, but in doing so, we often rob them of the chance to grow. Inspired by The Anxious Generation, Let Grow, and the Free-Range Parenting movement, this pod is for parents who want to raise confident, resilient, independent kids—but find themselves caught in the anxiety-fueled culture of modern parenting.
Over four weeks, we’ll explore what it really takes to foster independence and emotional strength in our kids—starting with a shift in us. You’ll connect with other thoughtful parents, gain tools to challenge anxious narratives, and build a new kind of confidence: the kind that lets you loosen your grip and trust your child to grow.
What We’ll Cover:
🧠 Week 1 – What Are We So Afraid Of?
Get curious about what’s really driving overprotection—and how to begin breaking the cycle.
🔑 Week 2 – The Freedom Formula
Learn how to encourage independence at any age, support risk-taking, and help kids grow from failure.
💬 Week 3 – Rewiring Ourselves
Tame your own anxiety, respond with calm, and practice letting go in ways that still feel safe.
🌱 Week 4 – Brave Kids, Brave Parents
Reflect, celebrate progress, and design a home culture that values trust, growth, and resilience.

Unleashed: Raising Brave, Capable Kids (Week 2)
2025-07-01 15:00 - 16:00

Unleashed: Raising Brave, Capable Kids (Week 3)
2025-07-15 15:00 - 16:00

Unleashed: Raising Brave, Capable Kids (Week 4)
2025-07-22 15:00 - 16:00

Wiggle + Waddle: Drop In group for expectant and new parents
2025-07-30 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-06 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-13 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-20 15:00 - 16:00
Whether you’re waddling to the finish line or loving newborn wiggles—this is your crew
A weekly group for expectant and new parents to connect, share, and feel supported. We cover real-life topics, swap tips, and make space for honest conversation. Come as you are, bring your baby (or your bump), and find your people.
👉 [Register here] – Wednesdays at 3pm ET / 12pm PT
Upon registration you’ll receive an email from Amanda with an invitation and Zoom link. Questions? Email amanda@parentoleave.com

Prepared Parenting: Breastfeeding Basics
2025-08-05 19:00 - 19:30
Feeding your baby doesn’t have to be overwhelming
This session covers what to expect and how to prepare: from latch and feeding cues to bottle options and pumping. We’ll share honest tips, troubleshoot common challenges, and help you feel ready—whatever your feeding plan looks like. Partners welcome!
👉 [Register here] – Tuesday, Aug 5, 7pm ET / 4pm PT
Can’t make it? Email amanda@parentoleave.com to schedule a private session

Plugged In, Tuned Out
2025-08-14 15:00 - 15:30
Screen time is changing childhood – and not for the better
The average child spends 7 ½ hours a day on screens and it’s reshaping their brains, bodies, and relationships. In this 30-minute workshop, we’ll unpack the real impact of too much screen time, what kids are losing in the trade-off, and what you can do right now to reclaim your child’s time, attention, and well-being. This is your invitation to push back—with purpose.

👉 [Register here] – Thursday, Aug 14 3pm ET / 12pm PT

Prepared Parenting: Newborn Basics
2025-08-19 19:00 - 19:30
Get ready for the early days—with your baby and yourself
Learn the newborn care basics – diapering, soothing, feeding – alongside real talk on recovery, rest, and support. This workshop helps you prepare for those first few weeks with confidence, clarity, and care for both baby and you. Partners welcome!
👉 [Register here] – Tuesday, Aug 19, 7pm ET / 4pm PT
Can’t make it? Email amanda@parentoleave.com to schedule a private session
