More dads taking paid family leave for a new baby, sometimes as much as moms are
But in states that do, more dads are using the benefit, sometimes more than moms.
NPR reports: But in states that do, more dads are using the benefit, sometimes more than moms.
The U.S. has no national law for paid parental leave. The change comes as Americans say having kids is unaffordable.
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