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Taking paternity leave is one of the best things a new father can do. Among the many benefits, dads who take leave from work tend to be more confident in their parenting, build a better emotional bond with their child, and have a stronger relationship with their significant other. More generally, paternity leave allows men to experience some of the most fulfilling weeks of their lives. In short: If you have a baby on the way, you should take it. But you need to make plans to do it — which is easier in some work situations than others. So, when you do need to talk to your superior about your leave, it’s important to do your research.


    WORK   

How to Talk to Your Boss About Taking Paternity Leave


Even though you're essentially “telling” your manager that you’ll be taking your rightful time off, it’s best to do so with tact and graciousness.

 
 
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TIPS AND TRICKS


Returning to Work After Paternity Leave? Put a Plan in Place
Your return to work will be made much easier if you’ve already set up a plan for how you’ll take up your prior duties — and/or acquire new ones. It’s crucial to have those conversations with your boss and coworkers before you take leave.

“This does two things,” says David G. Smith, author of Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies in the Workplace. “One, it implants in people’s minds the expectation that you’re coming back and are committed — that this is normal fatherhood caregiving stuff. Two, it sets some expectations that you may need some flexibility moving forward.”

Point being: It’s unlikely that you’ll perform your job the same way as you did prior to becoming a father. And that’s great. You evolve, and your job should, too.

Here are some more tips for going back to work after paternity leave.


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