The first book on parental leave coaching.
The Parental Leave Playbook gives you the same framework behind RETAIN Coaching, in book form, so you can navigate your transition with a plan instead of guesswork.
Support your growing family without losing professional ground.
Written by Dr. Amy Beacom and Sue Campbell, The Parental Leave Playbook walks you through the same 3 Phases of Leave™ and 10A Transition Touchpoints™ framework behind RETAIN Coaching.
It’s the book every expecting or returning parent needs (and every manager should read for a window into the employee experience), written by the person who built the field.
Consider it required reading for every parent who’s ever felt like they were figuring this out alone. Because no one should have to.
A practical guide for every phase of your transition.
How to communicate your parental leave plans effectively — and at the right time — so nothing catches your manager or your team off guard
How to set expectations with your manager and colleagues for a smoother, less stressful transition into and out of leave
How to maintain visibility and keep your career trajectory intact during leave and after — without sacrificing the time and presence your family needs
How to grow and strengthen your family without giving up your professional ground
More than a book. A toolkit.
The Parental Leave Playbook comes with access to some of the same tools used inside the RETAIN Hub
a sample PLTA report • leave action plan templates • reflection prompts • development exercises
So you’re not just reading about the framework, you’re working through it.
Ready to start with a plan?
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Written by the person who created the field.
Dr. Amy Beacom, Founder and CEO of the Center for Parental Leave Leadership, began creating the field of parental leave coaching and consulting in 2006. Her RETAIN Coaching methodology and 10A Transition Touchpoints™ framework are grounded in 35+ years of research — and The Parental Leave Playbook is the first book ever written to help parents navigate this timeframe with an evidence-based framework and Dr. Beacom serving as their virtual RETAIN Parental Leave Coach.
“Too many working people are blindsided by the transition to parenthood. The Parental Leave Playbook offers practical and emotional preparation that has the power to help working families at a time when they need it most.”
You don’t have to figure this out from scratch.
This isn’t a detached framework in book form. It’s Dr. Beacom in your corner coaching you with her two decades of research and experience, her practical tools, and her genuine care for every parent who’s ever walked this road without a map.