Tag: family policies
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American Parents: The Unhappiest in the Developed World
Get Pregnant Fast In a surprising revelation, recent studies indicate that American parents are the most unhappy among 22 developed nations. This shocking finding sheds light on why parenting in the United States can feel particularly burdensome. The notion that parents are less happy than their non-parent counterparts is not new, but the reasons behind…
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The 7 Parenting “Kludges” in America
Get Pregnant Fast As I reflect on the complexities of American parenting, it becomes clear that our lack of family-friendly policies—like paid sick leave and parental leave—means that navigating parenthood is often a series of makeshift solutions, or “kludges.” Here are seven prevalent issues many parents face, along with the kludged solutions we often resort…
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Former Ivanka Trump Executive Reveals the Fight for Paid Maternity Leave
Get Pregnant Fast In a revealing Facebook post, former Chief Marketing Officer at Ivanka Trump’s fashion brand, Emily Carter, shared her struggle to secure paid maternity leave after accepting a position with the company. Despite Ivanka’s public persona as an advocate for working women, it turns out that the reality within her own organization paints…