Take The Time
Fathers helping fathers take parental leave.
Get Educated
Curious about parental leave for fathers but not sure what we’re talking about? Learn the basics.
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Find Inspiration
Wondering why parental leave is so special? Hear amazing stories from fathers around the world.
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Navigate Change
Prepare your employer, your finances and your family for parental leave. Build a path to success.
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Spread the Word
Have you taken leave? Share your story, join the conversation, and inspire other fathers.
Read MoreFind the Courage to Act!
So you’re curious about parental leave? The good news is that you’ve already taken the hardest step. You’re on the verge of discovering why it’s an amazing, life-changing opportunity.
Every dad who takes parental leave follows a different path. Some men enjoy supportive employers, encouraging community, and live in countries with favourable laws. Unfortunately, many working dads still face a more difficult journey. Why?
• We feel unable to step away from work;
• We worry our career will suffer if we do;
• We think we can’t afford time off;
• We feel overshadowed by ‘maternal instinct’;
• We quietly wonder if it is manly to stay home and care for a child.
At Take The Time, we believe your fears can be conquered and the workplace stigmas you face can be broken. But we also believe that change happens one father at a time. Today, it’s your turn.
Don’t waste your opportunity!
Dad Success Stories
Meet some of the courageous fathers who have gone before you. They all were once in your shoes and shared your worries. We hope their stories encourage you to be brave and break the stigma in your own workplace.
You’ll find that each dad figures out his own way to take parental leave. And, that each man used that special time differently. But all our fathers have one thing in common: they were forever changed by the experience.
As you spend time together on your own, you learn to read the baby’s cues. Yes, they can be a lot of work, but there is a wonderful payoff that comes from having his body language tell you, “I feel good with you. I want to be with you.” There is no better feeling in the world.
Latest Posts
Week Three: Good Vibrations
This weekend, I lost my voice. That’s bad news for my parental leave mojo, because there is usually a ton of papa singing in…
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Week Two: Is it OK to get angry with my baby?
It’s a question I’ve been asked more than once by new dads, and I’m always impressed when it comes up. Why? Because it’s not…
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Week One: Promoted to Papa-in-Chief
To smooth your transition from working man to papa-in-chief, prepare like you’re starting a new job. I’m four days into my parental leave now…
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Origins: Why We Created Take The Time
Take The Time was started out of frustration. I was sitting at my…
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Week Three: Good Vibrations
This weekend, I lost my voice. That’s bad news for my parental leave…
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Week Two: Is it OK to get angry with my baby?
It’s a question I’ve been asked more than once by new dads, and…
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Week One: Promoted to Papa-in-Chief
To smooth your transition from working man to papa-in-chief, prepare like you’re starting…