Why Paternity Leave Matters with The Dad Shift

Did you know the UK has the worst statutory paternity leave in Europe?Are you aware of the significant long term implications of reduced parental leave?And did you know that countries with better statutory paternity leave also have a smaller gender pay gap?In this episode, I am joined by Alex Lloyd Hunter, co-founder of The Dad Shift, to discuss everything from why he’s putting paternity leave on the agenda to breaking down traditional 1950s family stereotypes.This is one of my favourite conversations that will really get you thinking a bit differently about parental leave.So find a comfy seat, pour yourself a cuppa and enjoy the conversation…Learn more about Alex and The Dad Shift:Website: https://dadshift.org.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadshiftukHighlights from this episode:02:09 - What does the law currently mean?04:30 - The benefits of supporting fathers09:58 - The way we parent is changing12:42 - More companies are acting15:44 - The traditional male role has changed20:36 - Celebrity Dad quotes23:27 - Challenging male stereotypes26:21 - Losing the paternal bond31:35 - Upcoming campaigns34:42 - What does good change look like?💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025 - https://onemillionmoments.org/💚 Let’s grow our village together, please share with at least one friend💚  mentioned in the episodesDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.