In this episode of The Connected Childhood Podcast, we explore the unique challenges and opportunities faced by modern parents balancing ambitious careers with family life. Kelly Ling, founder of Stork & Spark, joins us to share her insights on how pregnancy and parental leave can actually unlock your values-aligned career potential.

Tune in as we discuss:

• How to redefine success after having kids.
• Practical strategies for managing parent guilt and reducing the mental load.
• Why treating your family like a "team" and building operational systems is a game-changer.
• How to curate your modern village and simplify the chaos of parenting in a fast-changing world.