In a new report it argues that Government policies need to talk aboutmothers, not just 'parents'.
Priority for free childcare should be given to families where bothparents are unemployed and where the mother is the lone parent, says theFPI. Fathers should have the right to a 'Daddy' month and maternity payshould rise to minimum wage levels.
The recommendations come from a report launched at the institute'sconference on Modern Motherhood in London last week.
Chief executive Mary MacLeod said, 'The Government has done a lot toimprove things for parents, but we think more could be done byGovernment and business to help and support mothers.
'Fatherhood and motherhood are not the same. They bring differentdemands, so we need to have policies, services and workplaces that caterfor the different needs.'
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