As lawmakers continue to debate the merits of a uniform national parental leave policy in our country, families are making choices that work for them. The sacrifices they make include reduction of family income, stunted career progression -- two of the biggest. Still today's guest extols the benefits of taking time off to care for your children. Far more women than men make this choice. Yet, Journalist Roger Chesley who is a father of three did and has no regrets. He describes his experience as a stay-at-home dad and offers advice for parents and parenting partners weighing this option, no matter the gender.

Follow Roger's writing at  https://www.virginiamercury.com/author/roger-chesley/ 

Guest: Roger Chesley, Journalist and Dad