Alexander von Rosenbach

Dad | Founder, Take The Time | Creating a world where working dads are willing and able to take parental leave.

[Alexander von Rosenbach @TakeTheTimeDad]

Proud to unveil our improved "For Dads" content. Full of tips, tricks and advice to help men get excited about parental leave. https://t.co/vEXR11TwTf

[Alexander von Rosenbach @TakeTheTimeDad]

Yessssss!!

Finland to give dads same parental leave as mums - BBC News https://t.co/zykzf9ovW9

[Alexander von Rosenbach @TakeTheTimeDad]

@CareerDadUK @AvivaUK @dadonspl You're right, @AvivaUK is definitely leading the way. Last year I spoke with @ I spoke with them about why they launched their policy and how other businesses can make parental leave a success. Check out the interview: https://t.co/IikfefA8rz

[Alexander von Rosenbach @TakeTheTimeDad]

Not sure how I feel about this. Suppose it's good kick-start to the national conversation. But taking two weeks of paternity leave spread over three months isn't exactly an earthshattering commitment to your newborn, is it?

[The New York Times @nytimes]

Shinjiro Koizumi, a politician seen as a possible future Japanese prime minister, said that he would step back from his duties to care for his newborn child after the birth. It is a move heavy with symbolism for Japan’s workaholic fathers. https://t.co/d6O94IoGsD

[Alexander von Rosenbach @TakeTheTimeDad]

“in 20 years time I want to mention to the kids that I did SPL and I want them to say ‘so what dad?’ because it’s something commonplace, done by most fathers.”

Love this interview with @MrAlexLawson by @dadonspl

https://t.co/bDkonWB5lE

[Alexander von Rosenbach @TakeTheTimeDad]

“Remember, having children is a lifestyle choice that men as well as women make... except a baby doesn’t squeeze it’s way out of your dick...”

😂😂😂

Desi Lydic Womansplains The Wage Gap https://t.co/C0VvBBRb5Q

[Alexander von Rosenbach @TakeTheTimeDad]

@CareerDadUK I agree with most of your statement: fathers not being equal co-parents is definitely holding back #GenderEquality @ home, in society and in the workplace.

BUT, I’m curious what you mean by “barriers”. Is it someone else’s fault that we can’t be equal? I’m not sure that’s true.

[Fatherly @FatherlyHQ]

11 Expert-Level Tips for Soothing a Fussy Baby https://t.co/pCeSaNlogV

[Fiona Pearman @FionaPearman]

Policy versus what families want and need: “when men do take time off for parenting, research shows that the benefits to themselves, their kids, and their families are immense. However, they're concerned they'll be penalized at work if they take time off” https://t.co/lEm76gBSKv

[Alexander von Rosenbach @TakeTheTimeDad]

Me: [quietly wondering why my six-month-old has been ill so much lately]

My Two-Year-Old, immediately after crawling all over the floor of a dirty train carriage: “Look Papa! The baby can bite my fingers!!!”

🙈🙄🧐
#NoSherlockRequired

[Alexander von Rosenbach @TakeTheTimeDad]

It's Friday night and I've just wrapped up week four of my #ParentalLeave. What do I have to show for it? Today I sneezed and for the first time in his life, my little boy didn't immediately burst into tears! #WeAreBonding

FYI I sneeze like Chu: loud and calamitous! @neilhimself

[Alexander von Rosenbach @TakeTheTimeDad]

Just sneezed and for the first time ever my little boy did NOT immediately burst into tears!
#UnexpectedParentalLeaveMilestone

Would love to hear from other dads on

[Alexander von Rosenbach @TakeTheTimeDad]

This guy is a legend... https://t.co/vYl0nov6Jb

I'm no hero on the ukulele, but here's why #GoodVibrations can make #ParentalLeave a lot more fun.
https://t.co/DX6qDhJYFl

[Alexander von Rosenbach @TakeTheTimeDad]

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 this house. Here’s why even crap singers like me shouldn’t be afraid to belt out a ballad for their little one:
https://t.co/DX6qDhJYFl

#TakeTheTime

[Alexander von Rosenbach @TakeTheTimeDad]

Strange how employers view a mother’s right to #MaternityLeave as essential and untouchable, but a dad’s right to more than a fleeting two weeks of #PaternityLeave is considered an optional indulgence.

#FatherhoodIsNotALuxuryGood
#TakeTheTime

[Alexander von Rosenbach @TakeTheTimeDad]

So true! Many employers are sympathetic, but none are mind-readers. Ask ask ask!!
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“Take a leap of faith and ask for what you need; be it from your team or your senior managers - you may be pleasantly surprised and you could even help re-shape the culture at work!”

[Natalie Wilkins @Thriving_Talent]

Fathers are too often overlooked during the transition to parenthood, despite their conflicting desires to spend more time with family whilst upholding professional aspirations https://t.co/LkgYfBHEnz

[Alexander von Rosenbach @TakeTheTimeDad]

@mainstreetweets @PaidLeaveUS @RepJudyChu Done!

[Alexander von Rosenbach @TakeTheTimeDad]

New mirror is up. Bonus: ladder has chic new look 😂😂 #ThisIsParentalLeave #TakeTheTime

[Alexander von Rosenbach @TakeTheTimeDad]

2/ We need to talk about the hard stuff too. I don’t want any dad out there to feel like they’re doing parental leave ‘wrong’ if they feel upset or angry sometimes. It’s okay, and sometimes you end up better for it. //

[Alexander von Rosenbach @TakeTheTimeDad]

1/ I've got a new post from week two of my #ParentalLeave, all about getting angry with my baby: https://t.co/YNFQEMvD3U

To be honest, I wrote it last weekend but wasn't sure I wanted to share. But this morning, I realised we can’t only talk about how amazing parental leave is.