OUCH! 47 Other States Offer More Breaks For Working Parents

Time and money. If you've raised or are in the process of raising kids, you KNOW just how valuable those resources are. While it is POSSIBLE to make more money, creating more time is something left best left to physics professors.

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As if bringing a child into the world wasn't complicated enough, it turns out that those little offspring need more than just love. They need food and shelter, which don't seem to be getting more affordable in Michigan.

How to Make a State 'Working Parent' Friendly

Several factors play into making life easier for working parents. What's the state's average annual household income AND what percentage of that income is allocated to childcare costs?

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Do you know how much time Michigan mandates employers give for maternity leave and what percentage of a mother's income has to be paid during their time away from work? The answer is 0, on both counts.

While moving may not be an option for expectant parents, I will tell you that the grass is definitely greener for working parents in other states. Did you know that 7 states within the US mandate a 12-week maternity leave? Imagine how invaluable that time, time you will never get back, is to new parents for bonding and recovery.

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So which state is the most working parent-friendly and why? What perks do these states offer that make Michigan one of the worst states in the country to be a working parent? Read on to find out.