When it comes to parental leave, we’re entering a new era.

Over the past few years, hundreds of companies have dramatically increased their paid parental leave policies and introduced incredible benefits for parents. For companies hoping to attract top talent, the average paid parental leave has increased from 12 weeks to 16 weeks, and many companies are now offering 18–26 weeks.

There is also a big push for gender-neutral parental leave policies that encourage fathers to take as...