Originally posted at Washington Policy Watch: I’m the proud father of a 6-week old baby girl. As you can imagine, I’ve had my share of sleepless nights recently – but it’s helped me realize how lucky I am. Growing up, my dad worked full-time as an elementary school teacher, and my mom did part-time accountingContinue reading “Aaron’s story: Luck shouldn’t determine whether you can take responsibility for your family”
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The New Dad: Caring, Committed and Conflicted
Boston College’s Center for Work and Family just released a new study titled The New Dad: Caring, Committed and Conflicted. In its survey of fathers who work for Fortune 500 companies, the report finds new information on fathers’ views of work and caregiving, use of leave, flexibility, feelings of conflict, and more. Specifically, here areContinue reading “The New Dad: Caring, Committed and Conflicted”
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