NEW: As a father of two young children, I know the joys of parenting—but I also know the stress, loneliness, & uncertainty of parenting in a rapidly changing world. Today, I issued a Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents https://t.co/Cb6SatT7bH
@PodcastMovement 1. RESEARCH (aka: stalking) + 2. a rough outline of questions that can be followed to build momentum but able to be tossed if the convo goes a different exciting direction #DadIdLikeToFriend
A big thanks to @BrigidSchulte@drbradh@DrAbbieG@JaclynSWong@keldof and @HossmanAtHome for helping me go long on my parenting pet peeve. Honestly, the sign-ups should have room for multiple parents, stepparents, grandparents and other caregivers!
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The growth of California’s paid leave program proves that working dads want and need access to #PaidLeave. Everyone, regardless of gender, should be able to take time away from their jobs to care for their families. @WorkFamilyCA https://t.co/FiQJEx1Fhp
In this episode of our #InTheOpen podcast, America and Theresa are joined by Kevin Seldon from @keldof to discuss depression in fathers. Listen to the podcast now: https://t.co/VaeiyJ7uND
The @DadsCaucus made some major announcements to kick off Fathers Day Week, including introducing our first piece of legislation! A Father’s Day Resolution honoring dads and calling for paid family leave, affordable child care, & expanded child tax credit.
"Paternity leave offers a range of benefits, including creating more equality within households and even helping close the wage gap." https://t.co/VjBWr3p22r
Hi friends! I recently spoke with @keldof for an article that I CANNOT WAIT to share with you. But in the meantime, he's doing a big survey of parents (especially those in the baby stage, or who remember it) if anyone wants to make their opinions heard! https://t.co/nhtCcsnQvi
...These books are funny. But America's lack of paid leave isn't. We're joining @glamourmag and @paidleaveforall and signing the petition to #PassPaidLeave. Join us and learn more at https://t.co/zPrr1j067A
ICYMI: Last week, @POTUS signed an Executive Order that invests in the care economy and includes one of the @DadsCaucus priorities: Making child care more affordable and accessible for working families! ⤵️
Great piece by @MotherhoodnMore in response to concerns by @HarrisFanaroff over all the negative comments/warnings he's received regarding his upcoming #parenting journey... bottom line "the beauty and joy make any hard parts 100% worthwhile" - https://t.co/cuwyHTisBD