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13 Mar 2014
Infographic

Paid Parental Leave Varies by Country

Most countries require paid leave for employees to care for their newborn child. This infographic compares U.S. leave amounts with that of four other countries.

Infographic: Paid parental leave varies by country

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12 Mar 2013
Commentary

Parental Leave That Might Pay for Itself

Susan Muenchow and Christopher Ruhm discuss how a paid parental leave policy could promote a more stable foundation for children and families in the U.S.—without breaking the bank. Longer leave gives mothers more time to heal physically, encourages breastfeeding, and promotes parent-baby attachment.
Topic: 
Social and Emotional Learning
4 Feb 2013
Video

Susan Muenchow Discusses the Impact of Paid Family Leave

In this video interview, AIR principal researcher Susan Muenchow explains the economic reasons why women return to work so quickly and examines the childhood development, economic, and health impacts of paid family leave. Giving mothers more paid time off, she asserts, could lead to costs savings from reduced employee turnover and re-training costs as well as health savings.

Further Reading

  • Parental Leave That Might Pay for Itself
  • A Quick Word with Alex Holod on Awareness of Family Leave Policy in California
  • Susan Muenchow Discusses the Impact of Paid Family Leave
  • What to Look for in a High Quality Preschool
  • Disparities in School Discipline by Race
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