Tag: Parenting
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Want to improve workplaces for mothers? Take your parental leave.
This article was originally published as an opinion piece in The Salt Lake Tribune on September 12, 2025. This summer, hundreds of U.K. dads took to the streets to protest with their children for better paid leave. They held signs saying things like, “The worst dad joke: two weeks paternity leave!” Meanwhile, the United States is still the…
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Unpacking traditional gender roles as working parents
Hear from Matthew Lindow and Marly Davis about unpacking traditional roles. These two working parents share their journeys in this episode of the Allies at Work podcast.
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How to be a better ally in marriage and relationships
Hear from Danica Holdaway and Nate Bagley about creating balance and advocacy in partnerships and marriage. It’s all in this episode of the Allies at Work podcast.
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What men can do to create gender inclusive workplaces
Hear from Michael Harrington about being a male ally in the office. From joining your women’s ERG, to calling in other men, to finding reverse mentors—Michael shares it all in S1E2 of the Allies at Work Podcast.
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Men and women working together for gender equality
Hear from Carlin and Rachel Cottam on how they are trying to model gender equity for their children through partnership parenting. It’s all in S1E1 of the Allies at Work Podcast.
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Working parents, it’s okay to set boundaries and advocate for yourself
My first viral LinkedIn post addressed the challenge that professional parents face—we’re working two full-time jobs. In my own life, I’ve been fortunate to work with male sponsors and leaders who parent out loud, thus decreasing the impact of the motherhood penalty in my career. But I’ve also had to advocate for myself. In a…
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Why men who believe in equity will take their full parental leave
When our second child was born, my husband took one week off. He was given three days for parental leave (all of which were spent in the hospital) and chose to take two additional days of PTO. Our wallet couldn’t afford any more time than that. Thankfully, my mom flew into town and my sister…
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7 ways Bluey’s Dad is an ally for gender equity
There are a lot of reasons I love Bluey, but her Dad being an equitable partner—well, that’s a big one for me. Bandit Heeler breaks the “TV Dad” trope and helps with caregiving tasks. He’s not perfect. He still gets impatient on road trips, plays a little rough, and can’t stand losing—but he does make…
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The world needs more stay-at-home dads and breadwinning moms
As we strive to break the bias, men and women have to work together. Men have to lift women in the workplace at the same time that women lift men at home. This is my story.
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How to be an ally: Parent out loud
Allies can help women avoid the Motherhood Penalty at work by being vocal about the fact that parenting is their most important role. Learn how. View post to subscribe to site newsletter.
Rachel Cottam 