What does paid parental leave look like in the US vs Canada?
Reflective Parenting by Curious Neuron
In today's episode of the Curious Neuron podcast, I chatted with Amira Allen, Ph.D. and visiting professor at Drake University along with 3 parents (2 moms and 1 dad).
We discuss the research behind paid leave and the benefits it brings to not only the parents but the children as well.
However, we all know the benefits of paid leave, but do you know how many months many parents (moms or dads) get in Canada? Do you know how many weeks most parents (moms and dads) get in the United States?
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Watch on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6CtpJ0yH-Y&t=39s
Research:
Racial/ethnic Variation in Residential Fathers’ Time in Childcare and Co-presence with Children
Young Adult Parents’ Work–Family Conflict: The Roles of Parenting Stress and Parental Conflict
Dr. Allen's Thesis
FAMILY TIME: THE ROLE OF WORKPLACE POLICIES AND HOW PARENTS SPEND THEIR TIME
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