Most Taiwanese dads are confident in their parenting abilities but work is restricting them from realising their parental potential. As families move away from traditional gender roles in the home, there’s room for employers to adjust leave policies to align with new attitudes towards family life.

Japanese men have the highest amount of paid parental leave at their disposal, yet only a small proportion take it each year due to an intense working culture and entrenched gender norms. So, what are brands and the government doing to encourage fathers to get more involved in their kids’ lives?

A study has revealed that Australian fathers are not changing their working patterns once they’ve had children, which has been the case since 2008. While fathers are still regarded as secondary caregivers, it's time to end the stigma and promote working flexibility.

Raising a child as a single parent isn’t easy – carers are doing twice the work with half the resources. Enter Frolo: an app for solo mums and dads. It’s providing a safe space for like-minded parents to share experiences, swap tips, make friends, and meet up in real life.