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More dads taking paid family leave for a new baby, sometimes as much as moms are

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PUBLISHEDOct 25, 2026, 9:00 AM
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The U.S. has no national law for paid parental leave. But in states that do, more dads are using the benefit, sometimes more than moms. The change comes as Americans say having kids is unaffordable. (Image credit: Dania Maxwell for NPR)
Main source: NPR
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