Finally, An Easy Way To Put Together Your Parental Leave!

 

The ONLY FSA/HSA Eligible* all-inclusive program developed by a mama engineer shares with you the PROVEN step-by-step roadmap to actually understand & maximize your parental leave PAY and TIME OFF benefits...

…all without needing a law degree, medical degree or being a finance wiz!

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Engineer, Mama & CEO of Maximize My Parental Leave Consulting

Let me show you how to max out every single benefit you can possibly have to get the most paid time off during your parental leave in 3 simple steps! 

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Figuring out how to put together a parental leave can be TOUGH!


With a seemingly endless supply of blogs, articles, and conflicting information on the internet—and unhelpful
HR departments who aren't actually trying to help us be out with our babies - plus the impossibility of getting
off the hold line with the State and getting limited information from our medical providers or the run around from insurance companies  it's no surprise that brilliant, savvy, and smart women just like you leave
pay and time off on the table every day!

And if you’re like most expectant parents planning out their parental leaves, then you might be feeling frustrated, confused and tired of getting the runaround from your employer who doesn’t really seem to understand how parental leave “works” either.

Don't spend another minute worrying because...

There is an Easier Way! 

INTRODUCING...

The Maximized Parental Leave 101

This isn’t a boring, hard to comprehend legal-jargon-filled confusing words-on-a-page confusing blog

It’s a simple, 3 module on-demand video program that will walk you through how to put together your longest paid parental leave with expert guidance…and your friends will be asking you "how did you do it?!"

✔  You’ll discover the tangible options you actually have for your parental leave - so you won't look back after your leave and say "I wish I had known that was an option for me”

✔  You get clarity on what specific State, Federal & Employer time off's are relevant to you, how to creatively stack them & ensure you’re getting the most time off - giving you confidence instead of confusion when putting together your leave plan 

✔  You uncover all the ways you can get paid during your parental leave  - all without needing to be a “math person"

✔  You get all my proven “done for you” forms, templates and processes to take the guesswork out of putting your leave together - because I know you have so many other things on your busy mama plate!

 

All of this from an engineer mom of two who got tired of the ineffective "old
way of doing things," came up with a better way, and has helped thousands of
parents get the absolute max possible paid time off to bond with their new babies!

Here's What's Inside...

In Module 1, I break down the alphabet soup of Federal, State & Employer leaves so you will know exactly how much time off you are entitled to, what your rights are and how to extend your leave for as long as possible.
 

And yes, I share real-world examples of what I have seen work! No urban legends!

Inside Module 1, You'll Get:

✔  Uncover what leave laws pertain to you and your employment type and structure
✔  Know EXACTLY how much time off you are entitled to and how to secure it
✔  Understand your rights for your time off and what your employer can (& can't) ask you to do
✔  Learn the only ways to secure, extend & end your time off 
✔  Discover all of the in's and out's of requesting your leave the right way with confidence
✔  Know exactly what to look for in your employer documents to understand how their time off benefits work and make them work for you

Inside of Module 2, you will get all the details and specifics (without being overwhelming!) on how to maximize every $$ out of your paid leave. You will learn how to file your claims, who you file with, how paid time off really works and how to get more. 

Yes, I share with you real world examples from my clients!

Inside Module 2, You'll Get:

✔  Discover how to maximize your PAID time off when out on leave
✔ Clearly understand how to calculate what you’ll be making while you are out
✔  Discover the secrets on how you can actually make more money while you’re out on parental leave than if you were working (true story, I’ve done it!)
✔  KNOW exactly how much pay you are entitled to and how to get it 
✔  Get a Rosetta Stone-style approach to walk you through interpreting your insurance documents and complex employer benefits packages

Inside of Module 3 you will be able to implement my 7-step process for putting together & securing your parental leave that have helped legions of women get their parental leaves approved!

You walk away with exactly what you need to submit your parental leave request to your employer!

Inside Module 3, You'll Get:

✔  Uncover how to put your leave together the most efficient & easy way
✔  Step-by-step process showing you EXACTLY how to put your leave together and considerations you might not have thought about
✔  Discover how to negotiate with your employer to more pay or time off
✔  Learn how to handle when something doesn’t go according to your plan & your options
✔  Understand how to end your parental leave with ease- regardless of whether you integrate back to work or leave your employer

And!

You’ll receive over five thousand dollars worth of additional bonuses!

 

The 3 main modules inside The Maximized Parental Leave 101 program will get you the most pay and time off from your benefits, but that’s only the beginning!

When you join me inside The Maximized Parental Leave 101 you also get 5 massive bonuses to help take more off your plate, make this even EASIER & get you to your ideal parental leave as quickly and efficiently as possible so you can spend your precious time designing the perfect nursery and picking out your newborn photo outfits!

Have questions?! WE HAVE ANSWERS! You get access to my *LIVE* weekly parental leave office hours with priceless support navigating the complexities of all things parental leave. Get a consistent source of peace of mind with troubleshooting, assistance with how to advocate for your leave with your employer, clarification at your fingertips and get our expert guidance from having helped over 4,000 women on and what works and doesn't so you don't waste a precious minute and have someone who has your back!

 

 

Tired of trying to calculate how many weeks off you will get, what your actual dates are, or what happens if the baby comes early/late or your leave changes unexpectedly? I created a custom programmed, easy-to-use calculator to visually see a calendar of YOUR time off & dates while you’re out on leave! Sometimes seeing is believing and this calculator is visual so you can actually SEE how much time you will have off with dates on a calendar, no more confusion or guessing! Run them as many times as you want and for as many scenarios as you want to "try on" different parental leaves like you would clothes at your favorite store!

What goes in a parental leave request? How to protect yourself with the right documentation? How to prevent employer pushback as best as possible? I have you covered with a PROVEN successful simple-done-for-you fill-in-the-blank template you can email to your employer to secure the parental leave you are entitled to! I walk you through editing the template line-by-line and how to customize it for your parental leave. This is the email you can’t afford to not send.

I get the question "what about my partner?" all.the.time. So I have created a bonus module on how the leaves they qualify for, how to secure & how to incorporate a partner into your parental leave plan and maximize your entire family bonding before returning to work.

Ever wondered what to do if you get into a sticky situation where things don't feel right with your employer? Want to know the right way to talk with your OB or midwife about extensions for your leave? What do mental health disabilities look like and what would I say to my provider to get my parental leave? In this workshop bonus series you our experts like a disability attorney, OBGYNs, midwives and mental health providers to give you answers to your burning questions to make sure you know red flags to look out for and give you the vocabulary you need to advocate with the State, your employer , insurance companies and your care provider to get the most paid time off!

Now you might be thinking,

OK, what is this program going to cost me?

 

Because my mission is to empower every single expectant parent in the US to get the parental leave time off and pay they are entitled to, and deserve, I want to get this in your hands today for a huge savings off the normal investment! 

From my engineer mama heart - please don't go the time consuming & inefficient DIY/Google route...

...you and I both know that would take forever and your time is so valuable...

...there is an easier and faster way, let me guide you!

So tell me, are you in?

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Full Program

Maximized Parental Leave 101 Program

+ 5 Massive Bonuses

 

ONE-TIME PAYMENT OF

$397

$297

 

✔  Immediate access to the 3-step Maximized Parental Leave 101 online program + our troubleshooting guide and claim filing step-by step videos!

✔  Bite-sized pre-recorded videos (5-15 minutes), audio, downloadable PDFs, leave examples to follow and the most common FAQs for each module!

✔  [BONUS #1] LIFETIME access to the LIVE weekly Q&A Office Hours with our Parental Leave Consultants to get individualized parental leave strategic guidance and individualized support before & during your leave!

✔  [BONUS #2]  Plug & play CUSTOMIZED visual calendar-style parental leave calculators

✔  [BONUS #3] The PROVEN successful fill-in-the-blank parental leave request employer templates 

✔  [BONUS #4] The Partner Leave bonus module 

✔  [BONUS #5] Legal, Medical, and Employer Workshops

✔  24/7 Access to your own private portal on your desktop or phone with everything in one place for quick reference, even while you're at work!

✔  Lifetime and unlimited access for this and future parental leaves including all course updates pertaining to updates in any state or federal benefits!

Payment plan option available with Affirm when checking out!

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EXPERT ACCESS
Full Program + Private Consulting

Maximized Parental Leave 101 Program

+ Private Consulting Session over Zoom

 

ONE-TIME PAYMENT OF

$497

✔ You get a personalized 20 minute consulting session over Zoom where you can get our eyes on your plan or benefit documents and get instant feedback + creative options for you to consider to get additional pay/time off based on what we have personally helped and seen women receive.

✔  Immediate access to the 3-step Maximized Parental Leave 101 online program + our troubleshooting guide and claim filing step-by step videos!

✔  Bite-sized pre-recorded videos (5-15 minutes), audio, downloadable PDFs, leave examples to follow and the most common FAQs for each module!

✔  [BONUS #1] LIFETIME access to the LIVE weekly Q&A Office Hours with our Parental Leave Consultants to get individualized parental leave strategic guidance and individualized support before & during your leave!

✔  [BONUS #2]  Plug & play CUSTOMIZED visual calendar-style parental leave calculators

✔  [BONUS #3] The PROVEN successful fill-in-the-blank parental leave request employer templates 

✔  [BONUS #4] The Partner Leave bonus module 

✔  [BONUS #5] Legal, Medical, and Employer Workshops

✔  24/7 Access to your own private portal on your desktop or phone with everything in one place for quick reference, even while you're at work!

✔  Lifetime and unlimited access for this and future parental leaves including all course updates pertaining to updates in any state or federal benefits!

Payment plan option available with Affirm when checking out!

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Why should you trust us?

✔ Trusted by Over 4,000 parents. We've helped thousands of parents secure paid parental leave through personalized strategies that get results.

✔ Hands-On Experience with Insurance Programs. We have real-world experience navigating state and private insurance programs - including appeals, details, approvals and even hearings in front of judges. We’re not guessing—we’ve done this work from the inside out.

✔ Employer-Side Expertise. We’ve been hired by major employers to create and administer their parental leave policies. That means we know what your HR department might not tell you—and how to work around it.

✔ Parental Leave-Focused Specialists. We don’t do general benefits consulting. We specialize in US Parental Leave, and that’s all we do. We understand the programs, the timing, and the strategy like no one else.

✔ State + Employer Benefit Integration. We show you how to stack and sequence your benefits for maximum time and pay—even if your company "doesn't offer parental leave."

✔ Not One-Size-Fits-All. We tailor every strategy to your specific situation—whether you're a teacher, tech employee, nurse, flight attendant, or anything in between.

✔ Trusted by Parents Across All Industries. Our clients work at companies like Google, Disney, Amazon, Kaiser, small businesses, school districts, and more.

✔ Results That Speak for Themselves. Our clients have received everything from a year of time off and pay for their parental leaves to peace of mind with successful claim filings in complex benefit scenarios.

✔ We Make It Simple. We break down confusing policies, timelines, and paperwork into simple steps so you know exactly what to do and when.

✔ Founded by a Mom, for Moms. We’re not just consultants—we’ve been there. We bring empathy, clarity, and strategy to your planning process so you can focus on what matters most: your baby.

Eligible for FSA/HSA Reimbursement!

We are proud to announce that our program The Maximized Parental Leave 101 is now fully reimbursable* with most FSA/HSA providers! You will receive a formal receipt upon purchase to submit to your FSA/HSA provider! *subject to your specific provider and plan requirements

Don't just take it from us! See what real women who have taken the program are saying...

 
 
 
 

"Trying to navigate and plan against a leave without her help would have been extremely challenging..."

Diane is so knowledgeable and passionate about all things parental leave. Each module she presented was extremely detailed and straight to the point. I did have some knowledge about protected and paid leave prior to joining the group, and Diane really helped piece it all together to come up with a robust plan for me to take action with. She gave helpful suggestions on really how to maximize both my time off and wage replacement. Trying to navigate and plan against a leave without her help would have been extremely challenging, and it helped take one MAJOR worry off of my pregnancy plate!

~ Sarah C.

"After taking the course, the policies were clear and understandable and I understood what was available not just legally but at my company."

I remember trying to read through my company's policies around parental leave and felt like I was reading a theoretical physics paper. After taking the course, the policies were clear and understandable and I understood what was available not just legally but at my company. Diane does a great job of breaking down the legal policies available to you as well as help structuring your thinking and planning around your desired parental leave. I felt incredibly confident asking for what I was entitled in my conversations with my company.

~ Susan C.

"I’m so glad I bought this course! It’s amazing!"

I am so glad that I saw your ad on Facebook and bought the course. I used to feel so confused about parental leave and after going through your course, I had a better understanding of it and knew what to do in terms of calculating my own parental leave days and various income sources while on leave. I’m so glad I bought this course! It’s amazing! A happy customer -Fengjiao 

~ Fengjiao Y.

My HR lady apologized and told me “you were right!”

So they are going to honor my request and all of my time off will be protected! As to the COBRA- that issue took a little more pushing, but again WE were right and they cannot do that during my time off. Thank you for all your guidance and help pushing these issues and making me more confident in my position for my meeting! It really did pay off and worked in my favor!

~ Jessica L.

"The calculator is super helpful because it allows me to test out different scenarios and come up with the most optimized plan..."

The maximized parental leave program clarified all the confusing parts about the parental process and helped me come up with the best game plan for my leave so I get the maximum benefits. Diane was super friendly and resourceful answering any questions I had during our 1:1 consultation and made me feel very confident talking with my administration team about the parental plan that she helped me formulate. The calculator is super helpful because it allows me to test out different scenarios and come up with the most optimized plan in terms of when to leave & how much benefit I will get from it.

~ Liz K.

"Had I not gotten clarification from my interactions with Diane, I would not have the vocabulary nor the confidence to advocate for what I was entitled to.."

Diane was super helpful in making sure I could confidently advocate for myself when it came to maximizing the financial compensation that I was entitled to during the entirety of my leave. Had I not gotten clarification from my interactions with Diane, I would not have the vocabulary nor the confidence to advocate for what I was entitled to, and with another child on the way (one at home) every dollar counts. Thank you Diane for making sure moms to be have the tools they need to successfully ensure a positive outcome when planning for parental leave!

~ K.D.

"I feel like a parental leave master now!"

Thank you so much Diane! This is all such good news and helps me feel more confident going into my meeting tomorrow! But thank you for the awesome modules and loads of information! I found it all helpful and feel like a parental leave master now!!

~ Heather T.

"I felt much better about planning for my parental leave!"

As a person easily overwhelmed by money and financial planning, this approach was perfect for me. I appreciated the grounding exercise before, the workbook to follow along, and the laid back style of the discussion. I felt much better about planning for my parental leave!

~ Dr. Danielle Gran

"Thank you so much for being able to provide me with the much needed knowledge and template to provide for my employer."

I’m officially on my first day of parental leave as of today. Yesterday was my last day at work. The head of our HR team got back to me the following day saying “Thank you this is all very helpful. Take your time we are a pro-family organization. Don't worry about rushing back, take the time you need for you and your family.” So far everything seems to be going smoothly.

~ S.R.

"An hour spent with her was an incredibly valuable resource for me and my family."

I was ready to give up and forfeit any disability benefits since I thought my small business structure was too complex to qualify. Thankfully I came across Diane's website two weeks before going out on leave - just in time to learn I was indeed eligible to collect not just short term disability but also how to maximize the paid family leave benefit. This was an incredibly valuable resource for me and my family.

~ Leslie C.

"This program was incredibly helpful and everything was very clear!"

I was feeling so overwhelmed with planning my parental leave. This program was incredibly helpful and everything was very clear. Thank you so much for your help!

~ Ali M.

"It such as relief knowing I have this course for guidance."

Everything from the first module to the last module was highly valuable and included a lot of information and knowledge. Going in to this process not knowing one thing about parental leave, it such as relief knowing I have this course for guidance. Thank you, I highly recommend!

~ Maricela Aguilar

"After meeting with Diane, I had a solid understanding of the laws under which I could take the time off..."

Before consulting with Diane, I spent some time online and I gained a decent understanding of the basics of parental leave. However, I had a feeling that there were some holes in the explanations and they were usually a bit confusing and jumbled. I knew that I could maximize my wages and time off somehow and I decided to figure this out with Diane. Thank goodness I did! For some background, I work at a small employment law firm but there is really no structure and I was asked to come up with my own plan for approval. This meant that I could really maximize my benefits! After meeting with Diane, I had a solid understanding of the laws under which I could take the time off, and she helped me figure out a way to get paid during my entire lengthy time off, including the unpaid 4 weeks my employer didn't tell me about! It was essential because she helped tailored the plan as it applies to the type of work I do and my unique circumstances. Amazing - what a valuable session. Thank you so much, Diane!

~ Sarah Y.

"Taking both her online course and a consult with her helped clear so much with understanding my pregnancy disability!"

Before I spoke with Diane I was confused with my parental leave and what I could get out of my pregnancy disability. After speaking with Diane I understood a lot more about my pregnancy disability and how to get the most out of my pregnancy disability when on leave. We went over how to apply for my disability, how to maximize my disability, extend, and parental leave letters. Diane also helped me and get me advice with advocating for myself which I thought was very helpful! Taking both her online course and a consult with her helped clear so much with understanding my pregnancy disability! Highly recommend Diane to those who need help when going on parental leave!

~ Elizabeth G.

So let's recap!

When you join The Maximized Parental Leave 101 program you get instant access to the 3 core parental leave training modules - videos, exercises and examples that transform you from the overwhelmed parental leave DIY-er to the Parental Leave Master

✔ Access to my LIVE weekly office hours to get expert guidance, feedback, troubleshooting and support throughout your pregnancy and parental leave (value $2,297)

✔ The “easy button style” parental leave visual calendar-style calculators so you can compare scenarios and always know how much time off you have or have left (value $997)

✔ My PROVEN successful fill-in-the-blank parental leave request & parental leave extension templates (value $497)

✔ The partner leave bonus module to make sure you’re thinking about family leave holistically if you have a partner so you can maximize family bonding (value $197)

✔ And the Legal, Medical, and Employer Workshops with our expert disability attorney who gives you all of her legal insights, employer red flags to be aware of, and tips for protecting yourself! (value $1,491)

That makes everything worth well over $5,000!

Yes, I want access NOW!

So my friend...

It’s time to make a choice

If you want to confidently & simply get all the time off and pay you are entitled to so you can be at home nurturing your newest little bundle of joy the first step to take is getting resourceful & putting together your optimized parental leave plan.

So, right now you have 2 options:

Option 1

You could do nothing and stay on the DIY/Google/HR route and just hope everything works out for the best...

Option 2

Choose to invest in The Maximized Parental Leave 101 program to confidently and efficiently put your parental leave plan together KNOWING you are getting every day and dollar benefit you are entitled to for you and your baby!

 

If you chose to get resourceful & make it easy for yourself then click the link below so we can get started putting together the parental leave you & your baby deserve.

Maximize My Paid Time Off Right Now!

I'm Diane, and I'll be Your Guide!

 

Hi! I am a California licensed Professional Engineer (PE) and a home birth mom of two & the CEO and Founder of California Maternity Leave Consulting + Maximize My Parental Leave Consulting. As a problem-solving engineer at heart, I established California Maternity Leave Consulting in 2021 after navigating two parental leaves and experienced firsthand the lack of support, inability to find easy-to-understand information, and realizing it was up to me to figure out how this whole parental leave thing "works."

With my passion for consciously empowering women and my pragmatic approach to simplifying complex benefit topics, our services have become the go-to resource for women seeking to simply understand and maximize their parental leave benefits. 

Since its inception in 2021, California Maternity Leave Consulting has now helped over 4,000 women. In 2026 I decided to expand to needs of women across the US who are looking for the same support and resources I have been providing to women for years and Maximize My Parental Leave Consulting was born.

In addition to my strategic planning expertise, I draw on my unique life experiences, including being a Hodgkin's Lymphoma cancer survivor, to provide my clients with a more progressive, real-world & and "I totally get it!" approach to health insurance, disability leaves, and employer benefit packages.

 

STILL NOT SURE?

Do you still have a pressing question before joining The Maximized Parental Leave 101?


Below are answers to the most common questions I have been asked.

If you don’t see your question, please email Candice on our team directly at hello@maxmyparentalleave.com so we can help!

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