Return to work with balance and without feelings of guilt

Returning to work after the birth of a child can bring up conflicting emotions: pride, nostalgia, guilt. It's normal. In reality, your child learns a lot even from the moments when you are not there: he discovers other relationships and you rediscover your identity outside the parental role. And if you feel the desire to return to work, that's okay too: wanting space for yourself doesn't make you a bad parent, but a person who recognizes your needs and finds a new balance between care and personal fulfillment. Building a clear and predictable routine helps both you and your child to feel calmer. Telling him in simple words what will happen (“today you go to the nursery and then mom comes back to get you”) helps him to orient himself and to live the separation better. At the same time, allow yourself to adapt calmly. The routine must support you, not imprison you: each family finds its own rhythms and adjusts them over time. Seeking balance does not mean being perfect, but learning to know yourself in a new everyday life.