Originally posted on Mothering.com Did you know that every developed country in the world offers its families some form of paid parental leave? Every country except the United States, that is. Most American mothers are offered 6-12 weeks of unpaid leave, if they are lucky. Not everyone can afford to take unpaid leave. In a survey by the International Labour Organization, of almost every country in the world -- countries with a wide variety of income levels -- only the United States and Papua … [Read more...] about This Is What Women Around the World REALLY Think of U.S. Maternity Leave
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Two US States Just Did Something AMAZING For New Parents
Originally published at mothering.com The United States is one of the only developed countries lacking affordable healthcare, fair access to higher education, and paid parental leave. This is despite the fact that there is ample evidence that these social programs are essential for a healthy, educated population. New York state, and the city of San Francisco have both taken the issue of parental leave into their own hands and created new laws that support the bonding … [Read more...] about Two US States Just Did Something AMAZING For New Parents
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