Academic Medicine Open Forum

I'm returning to the AAMC after some months of parental leave (hi! It's great to be back here in this community) and wanted to share some recommended reading for new parents out there who may be navigating these waters as I am. 

I suspect that many of you in this community have valuable advice to share on the topics of parental leave, navigating return to work, and balancing family and career goals–and I want to hear from you! Our team will share some resources on these issues here in Open Forum this month and we hope you'll add to the conversation. 

• Tending: Parenthood and the Future of Work, by Amy Henderson
• Henderson makes the case that caretaking itself is a skill that has value in the workplace

• The Uterus Is a Feature, Not a Bug: The Working Woman's Guide to Overthrowing the Patriarchy, by Sarah Lacy
• written by a Silicon Valley journalist and entrepreneur

• The Art of Good Enough: The Working Mom's Guilt-Free Guide to Thriving While Being Perfectly Imperfect, by Dr. Ivy Ge

• takes a data-driven approach to applying research-proven, practical tools for work-life balance

• Parenting with an Accent: How Immigrants Honor Their Heritage, Navigate Setbacks, and Chart New Paths for Their Children, by Masha Rumer
• written by a working mom

• Work. Pump. Repeat, by Jessica Shortall
• practical advice on breastfeeding and going back to work. 
• My personal tip: I set blocks on  my calendar for when I need to pump!

• Unfinished Business: Women, Men, Work, Family, by Anne-Marie Slaughter
• this book is a follow-up to Slaughter's much-read, much-debated 2012 article in The Atlantic "Why Women Still Can't Have It All" 

• Here's the Plan: Your Practical, Tactical Guide to Advancing Your Career During Pregnancy and Parenting, by Allyson Downey
• features practical advice (i.e., how to talk to HR) and checklists

• Back to Work After Baby: How to Plan and Navigate a Mindful Return from Maternity Leave, by Lori Mihalich-Levin

• • full disclosure: Mihalich-Levin is a former AAMC employee. She has started a program, Mindful Return, that supports parents as they return to the workplace after parental leave. Next week we will share with you some valuable advice she gives parents on how to navigate the complexities of business travel. 

Of course, I'd be remiss not to end this post with a picture of my son. Community friends, say "hello" to Desi Weiner! He turned 6 months old in August and I'm smitten!

#Tip-Tuesday #Working-Parents
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Stephanie Weiner
Director, Digital Strategy & Engagement
Association of American Medical Colleges
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I'm returning to the AAMC after some months of parental leave (hi! It's great to be back here in this community) and wanted to share some recommended reading for new parents out there who may be navigating these waters as I am. 

I suspect that many of you in this community have valuable advice to share on the topics of parental leave, navigating return to work, and balancing family and career goals–and I want to hear from you! Our team will share some resources on these issues here in Open Forum this month and we hope you'll add to the conversation. 

• Tending: Parenthood and the Future of Work, by Amy Henderson
• Henderson makes the case that caretaking itself is a skill that has value in the workplace

• The Uterus Is a Feature, Not a Bug: The Working Woman's Guide to Overthrowing the Patriarchy, by Sarah Lacy
• written by a Silicon Valley journalist and entrepreneur

• The Art of Good Enough: The Working Mom's Guilt-Free Guide to Thriving While Being Perfectly Imperfect, by Dr. Ivy Ge

• takes a data-driven approach to applying research-proven, practical tools for work-life balance

• Parenting with an Accent: How Immigrants Honor Their Heritage, Navigate Setbacks, and Chart New Paths for Their Children, by Masha Rumer
• written by a working mom

• Work. Pump. Repeat, by Jessica Shortall
• practical advice on breastfeeding and going back to work. 
• My personal tip: I set blocks on  my calendar for when I need to pump!

• Unfinished Business: Women, Men, Work, Family, by Anne-Marie Slaughter
• this book is a follow-up to Slaughter's much-read, much-debated 2012 article in The Atlantic "Why Women Still Can't Have It All" 

• Here's the Plan: Your Practical, Tactical Guide to Advancing Your Career During Pregnancy and Parenting, by Allyson Downey
• features practical advice (i.e., how to talk to HR) and checklists

• Back to Work After Baby: How to Plan and Navigate a Mindful Return from Maternity Leave, by Lori Mihalich-Levin

• • full disclosure: Mihalich-Levin is a former AAMC employee. She has started a program, Mindful Return, that supports parents as they return to the workplace after parental leave. Next week we will share with you some valuable advice she gives parents on how to navigate the complexities of business travel. 

Of course, I'd be remiss not to end this post with a picture of my son. Community friends, say "hello" to Desi Weiner! He turned 6 months old in August and I'm smitten!

#Tip-Tuesday #Working-Parents
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Stephanie Weiner
Director, Digital Strategy & Engagement
Association of American Medical Colleges
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I'm returning to the AAMC after some months of parental leave (hi! It's great to be back here in this community) and wanted to share some recommended reading for new parents out there who may be navigating these waters as I am. 

I suspect that many of you in this community have valuable advice to share on the topics of parental leave, navigating return to work, and balancing family and career goals–and I want to hear from you! Our team will share some resources on these issues here in Open Forum this month and we hope you'll add to the conversation. 

• Tending: Parenthood and the Future of Work, by Amy Henderson
• Henderson makes the case that caretaking itself is a skill that has value in the workplace

• The Uterus Is a Feature, Not a Bug: The Working Woman's Guide to Overthrowing the Patriarchy, by Sarah Lacy
• written by a Silicon Valley journalist and entrepreneur

• The Art of Good Enough: The Working Mom's Guilt-Free Guide to Thriving While Being Perfectly Imperfect, by Dr. Ivy Ge

• takes a data-driven approach to applying research-proven, practical tools for work-life balance

• Parenting with an Accent: How Immigrants Honor Their Heritage, Navigate Setbacks, and Chart New Paths for Their Children, by Masha Rumer
• written by a working mom

• Work. Pump. Repeat, by Jessica Shortall
• practical advice on breastfeeding and going back to work. 
• My personal tip: I set blocks on  my calendar for when I need to pump!

• Unfinished Business: Women, Men, Work, Family, by Anne-Marie Slaughter
• this book is a follow-up to Slaughter's much-read, much-debated 2012 article in The Atlantic "Why Women Still Can't Have It All" 

• Here's the Plan: Your Practical, Tactical Guide to Advancing Your Career During Pregnancy and Parenting, by Allyson Downey
• features practical advice (i.e., how to talk to HR) and checklists

• Back to Work After Baby: How to Plan and Navigate a Mindful Return from Maternity Leave, by Lori Mihalich-Levin

• • full disclosure: Mihalich-Levin is a former AAMC employee. She has started a program, Mindful Return, that supports parents as they return to the workplace after parental leave. Next week we will share with you some valuable advice she gives parents on how to navigate the complexities of business travel. 

Of course, I'd be remiss not to end this post with a picture of my son. Community friends, say "hello" to Desi Weiner! He turned 6 months old in August and I'm smitten!

#Tip-Tuesday #Working-Parents
​

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Stephanie Weiner
Director, Digital Strategy & Engagement
Association of American Medical Colleges
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