Some reflections on the rarity of Mark’s experience- and how it’s benefited him not just as a dad, but as an employee.

Mark Gatto is taking six months’ parental leave to look after his new baby. In this podcast, we accompany him on his journey, as he applies for time off work, attends the baby’s birth, supports his wife through her maternity leave, juggles his work and domestic life, and spends time as a stay-home dad. Mark shares his story with Jeremy Davies from the Fatherhood Institute - a UK charity think tank which advocates for fairer, more father-inclusive parenting leave, and better support for dads from maternity and other family services.