For every working parent

You're not falling short. You're just doing it without a map.

A space for parents figuring out how to show up at work and at home · without the guilt, the conflict, or the constant feeling that you're failing at both.

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100+
Participants Supported
94%
Completion Rate
50%
Repeat Rate

Any parent. Any stage.
Any kind of rebalancing.

New baby or second child. Big job change or quiet burnout. This isn't just for parents fresh off leave · it's for anyone where something has shifted and the old rhythm isn't working anymore.

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Back at work after leave

Finding your footing again · professionally, emotionally, logistically. The return is harder than anyone warns you it'll be.

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Navigating a big shift

Second child, new role, new city, new boss. Something's changed and the old rhythm isn't cutting it anymore.

Two careers, one household

Both of you have demanding jobs. Both of you are trying. And somehow it still feels like one person is carrying more.

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Quietly running on empty

Doing it all, doing it well · but feeling the weight of it more than you'd like to admit. You needed a pause yesterday.

Find the right fit.

Whether you want a low-commitment introduction or the full experience, there's an entry point for you.

✨ Free
The Welcome Kit
4 emails over 7 days · a curated read, the Prioritisation Matrix, and where to go next.
Free no card needed
  • Day 1: Welcome + the Real Talk Survey
  • Day 4: A read worth your time + reflection prompt
  • Day 7: The Prioritisation Matrix · tool + story behind it
  • Works for any parent at any stage
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● 1:1
The Working Parent Hour
One focused hour with Deepika. Application-based.
₹8,999 per session
  • 60-minute 1:1 with Deepika
  • You bring the situation · she brings the framework
  • Clarity, not coaching fluff
  • Limited slots · application-based
  • Follow-up notes within 48 hours

 

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Give someone the map
they didn't know they needed.

The Welcome Kit makes a thoughtful, practical gift for any parent navigating work and family. No card needed. No awkward moment. Just something genuinely useful.

New baby Return to work Second child Big job change Just because
  

Simple, self-paced, and
built for real life.

1

Fill the form

Takes 60 seconds. We ask where you are right now so Day 1 feels relevant, not generic.

2

Day 1 lands in your inbox

A welcome email + the Real Talk Survey. Honest questions. No right answers.

3

Day 4 · a read worth your time

A curated article + a reflection prompt. Something to sit with, not act on immediately.

4

Day 7 · The Prioritisation Matrix

The tool + the story behind it. The most-shared thing from the programme. Yours to keep.

1

Pay and fill the form

Pay ₹4,999 via UPI, fill the enrolment form. Day 1 lands within 24 hours of confirmation.

2

15 touchpoints over one month

One email every 2·3 days. 10·15 minutes each. Built for real weeks, not ideal ones.

3

Read, reflect, move forward

Each touchpoint covers a real theme · guilt, mental load, identity, ambition, the return.

4

Tools you keep

The Prioritisation Matrix, frameworks, prompts. Not just content · things you'll actually use.

1

Apply for a slot

Tell Deepika what you're navigating and what you want to leave with. Applications reviewed personally.

2

Confirm and book

You'll hear back within 48 hours. Slots are limited · this is intentional.

3

The session

60 minutes, video call. You bring the situation · Deepika brings the frameworks and the questions.

4

Follow-up notes

Key takeaways and next steps in your inbox within 48 hours.

What you'll work through.

15 touchpoints across four weeks. One email every 2·3 days. Each one covers a real theme · evidence-informed, reflective, and written for parents with actual lives.

Week 1 · You're Not Alone
  • Day 1 Welcome + the Real Talk Survey
  • Day 2 The Transition Generation
  • Day 3 The Early Months Matter
  • Day 4 A read worth your time + prompt
Week 2 · Owning Your Space
  • Day 5 Rethinking Workplace Competition
  • Day 6 The Superparent Syndrome
  • Day 7 The Prioritisation Matrix
  • Day 8 Time Isn't the Enemy
Week 3 · The Real Stuff
  • Day 9 Childcare Realities
  • Day 10 Shared Is Not Equal
  • Day 11 The Mental Load
  • Day 12 The Cost of Working
Week 4 · Integration
  • Day 13 Guilt and Loss
  • Day 14 Work · Life Integration
  • Day 15 Where you go from here
"Honest, practical and emotional · all in one."
Drishti · Senior Consultant
"This helped me reflect, not just cope."
Aparna · Ecommerce Manager
"Three key takeaways: ask for help, create a weekly calendar, and make time to talk to myself."
Parth · Developer
"I felt seen. This was the first time I paused and asked: what do I need?"
Vaidehi · Pediatric Intensivist
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Swiggy Myntra Glance Founder

Built from the inside.

Deepika K is a brand and growth strategist and the creator of The Working Parent. Juggling seriously demanding roles at Swiggy, Myntra, Glance, and her own start-up while being a parent of two led her to build this programme.

It draws from lived experience, extensive conversations with working parents, and insights from over 60 professionals navigating the return-to-work transition. The intention is simple: structured, thoughtful support at a point where most people are expected to "just adjust."

LinkedIn @mommyingtales

Questions? Answered.

What is the Welcome Kit?+
4 emails over 7 days · a survey, a curated read, the Prioritisation Matrix, and where to go next. Free, no card needed.
What's in the full Programme?+
15 touchpoints across one month. One email every 2·3 days covering guilt, mental load, identity, ambition, the return, and integration. Practical, reflective, and written for parents with actual lives.
How is payment handled?+
Pay ₹4,999 via UPI directly to Deepika. Fill the enrolment form with your transaction ID. Day 1 lands in your inbox within 24 hours of confirmation.
Is this a live course?+
No. The programme is asynchronous and email-led. You read and reflect at your own pace. The Working Parent Hour is the only live option, and that's 1:1 with Deepika.
Who is this for?+
Any parent, at any stage. New baby, second child, return to work, big job change, quiet burnout · if something's shifted and the old rhythm isn't working, this is for you.
Can I gift this to someone?+
Yes. Both the Welcome Kit (free) and the Programme (₹4,999) can be gifted. The recipient gets a warm intro email first, then the content. Use the gift forms on this page.
What if I'm not sure which option is right for me?+
Start with the Welcome Kit. It's free, it takes 30 seconds to sign up, and it gives you a real sense of what the programme covers. No obligation to continue.
Do you work with organisations?+
Yes. If you're in L&D, Talent, or DEI and want to offer this to returning parents at your organisation, email hello@theworkingparent.org and we'll set up a call.