Why Becoming a Father Makes You a Better Man | Miller-McCune Online Magazine

Miller-McCune by Susan Kuchinskas | Apr. 16, 2009 (Special Report)

But to take full advantage of the biochemistry of fatherhood, society may need to change both its parental leave laws and its stereotypes about fathers who nurture. Full Story »

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This is a great scientific article that highlights the need for societal support of parenthood in general and fatherhood in particular. Paid parental leave may come up in the Obama years, and this article should be part of the discussion.

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