Neha Ruch's "The Power Pause" offers guidance and support for parents, particularly mothers, who are considering a career break after having children. The book challenges societal norms and expectations surrounding stay-at-home parenting, emphasizing the potential for personal growth and rediscovering passions during this time. It provides practical strategies for planning a career break, managing finances, and building a supportive community. The book also addresses the emotional and identity shifts that often accompany parenthood, offering tools and resources to navigate these transitions. Ultimately, "The Power Pause" aims to empower parents to view a career break not as a setback but as an opportunity for self-discovery and a stronger return to work.
In this book, Dr. Aliza Pressman provides a compassionate and reassuring approach to parenting, emphasizing that there is no one 'right' way to raise good humans. The book is centered around five core principles: Relationship, Reflection, Regulation, Rules, and Repair. These principles are designed to be adaptable and aligned with the parent's own values and their children's unique temperaments. Dr. Pressman encourages parents to practice these principles to build strong relationships, reflect on their own experiences, help their children regulate emotions, establish clear rules, and repair conflicts. The book is praised for its practical advice, warmth, and evidence-based recommendations, making it a valuable resource for parents at all stages of their parenting journey.
In today’s episode I am joined by Neha Ruch, author of The Power Pause: How to Plan a Career Break after Kids and Come Back Stronger Than Ever, to unpack the long-standing tension between stay-at-home and working moms. Together, we explore the myths, societal pressures, and hidden labor behind both choices—while challenging the idea that ambition and motherhood are at odds. Neha shares how taking a career pause can be a power move, why it’s time to end the shame around different parenting paths, and how we can better support all moms, no matter their choice.
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