Prepare for leave and return with the tools you need to navigate one of the most important transitions of your life - personally and professionally.
Introducing
A self-paced program for working parents who don't want to leave this season to chance and are ready to return to work equipped, confident, and supported.
- You’re preparing for parental leave and want to feel confident, not overwhelmed.
- You’re returning to work after baby and wondering how on earth you’re supposed to juggle it all.
- You love your career and your family - and don’t want to sacrifice either.
- You’re craving support that actually understands the emotional side of this transition.
- You want tools, strategies, and language to advocate for yourself at work.
- You’re tired of pretending everything’s fine, and ready to feel seen, heard, and equipped.
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Step into parenthood and your career with more confidence, clarity, and calm.
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Navigate leave and re-entry without burning out or losing your sense of self.
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Learn how to set healthy boundaries without guilt.
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Return to work with tools to communicate what you need and why it matters.
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Reimagine your identity as a working parent in a way that actually feels empowering.
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Build a sustainable rhythm that honors your career and your wellbeing.
Becoming a working parent is one of the most profound transitions of your life - and it deserves real support.
This course offers a thoughtful, empowering foundation for the journey ahead. Whether you’re preparing for parental leave, navigating your return to work, or trying to stay grounded through the swirl of identity shifts, this self-paced experience offers real-world tools, stories, and guidance. It’s here to help you feel less alone, more equipped, and more like yourself.
• 5-part self-paced video course you can start at any time (37 bite-sized videos, ~4 hours total)
• Audio-only access so you can listen on walks or while multitasking
• Downloadable worksheets and reflection prompts
• Supportive tools to navigate your leave, your return, and your identity
• Stories and guidance rooted in research, coaching, and lived experience
• Lifetime access, to revisit whenever you need a reset
This course is fully online and self-paced, so you can engage with the material whenever it works for you - whether you’re still expecting, already on leave, or in the thick of work-life reintegration.
Each section includes short video modules (with audio-only options), reflection prompts, and practical tools. Once enrolled, you’ll receive lifetime access, so you can return to the content anytime this journey evolves - because parenthood, like your career, doesn’t move in a straight line.
Founder & educator
meet Sara
I’m Sara Demizio, founder of humanhood and a mom to twins. When I became a working parent, I realized how much was missing in terms of real, meaningful support for this transition.
Becoming is everything I wish I had – not a solution to ‘doing it all,’ but a guide to doing what matters most, with intention. Let’s navigate this together.
I create tools with soul, coaching with clarity, and stories that make you feel less alone - because your wellbeing at work matters, and you deserve support.
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transitioning with intention
Tools, scripts, and reflection to help you navigate the logistics and emotions of this big transition.
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Integration,
not perfection
Redefining what it means to “do it all” with strategies rooted in self-compassion and realistic planning.
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Claiming your
power
Advocating for your needs, communicating with confidence, and setting yourself up for long-term success at work and home.
Testimonials
★★★★★
"This will give you the tools you need to thrive after you return from parental leave... I want more! Bring on the podcast, take over my HR department, take over the world."
— Client Testimonial
★★★★★
"I truly had an aha when it got into the values, priorities, etc and I realized this really isn't about a specific solution (like a checklist, although you did offer great takeaways that I will be using), but rather about how I choose to approach it. It’s about mindset and intention, which are all in our control but it takes effort. Your course gave me time to just sit and think about it, which I never do."
— Client Testimonial
★★★★★
""I feel more in control of my path forward, purposeful in how I show up at work and aware of my needs."
— Client Testimonial
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"My partner and I have weekly check-ins that include reflection as well as setting up the week. I found myself "teaching" some of the tools or using them in my check in and will continue to."
—Client Testimonial
★★★★★
"There is so much room for improvement in this space and these tools can help fill that gap... This will give you the tools you need to thrive after you return from parental leave."
— Client Testimonial
we mean this when we say: we want your work to pay for this.
In case you haven't gotten a sense of this yet, we really, really believe that supporting parents is something that takes two: both you, and your employer.
We offer this work directly to you to get it in your hands in an accessible, scaleable way, that can transcend industry, team, location, and timing of your journey. No matter where you are, we've got you. We've tried to make these courses as affordable as possible, and we will always say this: ask your manager to reimburse or contribute to this cost.
You are worth it.
You deserve it. It is important for both of you.
If you need support to navigate this conversation, click below to get our template for a manager email to make the request.
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The Bottom Line
You deserve support.
It's not just good for you - it's good for business.
We know not everyone is on the same journey.
You might be thinking, but I'm already back at work. Is this for me?
We designed the Becoming a Working Parent Course to span from before you leave work, through to your return to work. We like to consider it from anytime when you're expecting, through to the first 6 months of being back at work.
And we know not everyone finds us before the return, or you might be curious to try our work before committing to the full bundle. We get it - you've got a lot on your mind and plate right now!
That's why we've created 3 different options for you to get the course. Whether you're preparing for leave, already in the thick of the return, or unsure of where to even begin, we've got options so you can make the best choice for you.
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Designed for expectant parents, this mini-course helps you prepare emotionally and logistically for your leave. From what to expect to what to ask for, it’s a grounding guide to advocate for your needs and set yourself up for a confident exit and a supported return.
Whether you’ve just returned or are gearing up for the big day, this section focuses on re-entry. It helps you reset expectations, find your rhythm, and navigate the emotional complexity of being a working parent - including identity shifts, boundaries, and sustainable success.
This complete course includes both course phases - Preparing for Leave and Returning with Support - for the full package of tools, mindset shifts, and big-picture reflection. It’s built to support your whole transition into working parenthood - not just the logistics, but the human experience too.
READY?
let's get started
We know not everyone is on the same timeline when it comes to the working parent journey. That's exactly why we've created three different ways to get access to this course.
Working Well for Parents
$99 USD
Already back to work?
We see you, seasoned parent.
We know the pressures don't end after the initial transition. When the "new" fades away and you're hit with new waves of pressure. Need support with the ups and downs of it all? We've got you.
Get the Working Well for Parents course to build your resilience with our evergreen course jam-packed with tools for your journey.
Launching April 2025
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