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- 'Bones': The Possibilities for Brennan's Maternity LeaveBrennan will be giving birth soon and will have to take maternity leave.
- Financially Preparing for Maternity Leave when SingleIn this article I am providing tips and steps that a single mother can take to prepare for maternity leave.
- Maternity Leave Check List: Preparing a Temp or Sub to Cover Your JobMaternity leave should be a wonderful bonding time for mommy and baby. Don't let work worry while you are away! Use this maternity leave check list to make sure everyone is prepared for your absence.
- The Most Effective Way to Write a Small Business Maternity Leave PolicyThe federal government considers pregnancy a temporary "disability" and as such, the laws that govern maternity leave and recovery cover a variety of other disabilities.
Maternity Leave for Art Teachers: Planning Tips for SuccessMany Art teachers must plan for a maternity leave sometime during their teaching career. Consider the following tips while planning your leave to guarantee a success for all involved.- How to Make Your Maternity Leave Work for You!Making the back to work transition from maternity leave easier.
Applying for a Mortgage While on Maternity LeaveDuring my second pregnancy maternity leave I thought getting approved for a mortgage was impossible, but through research I found otherwise. I hope the information here helps other mother's find their way to the happiness of home owner-ship.- Maternity Leave: The Global Comparison of a Work/Life BenefitA comparison of best practices regarding maternity leave from a global perspective. The United Kingdom, Canada and the United States as well as international instruments on maternity leave are used as case studies to draw comparisons and distinctions.
- Tips for Returning to Work After Maternity Leave10 tips to get you back to work after being on maternity leave.
- Returning to Work from Maternity LeaveReturning to work from maternity leave can be stressful, but there are steps you can take to ease the transition. Follow these 10 tips to make the transition back to work easy for you and your baby.
- Top 10 Tips for Returning to Work After Maternity LeaveReturning to work after maternity leave can be a stressful and complicated experience if you do not know what to do. For this article I interviewed Nancy Tuliano who worked as a computer programmer and has raised two children.
- How to Prepare for Maternity LeavePreparing for maternity leave will help you make the most of your time with the new baby.
- How to Arrange Your Finances for Your Maternity Leaveof what the exact circumstance is, you will want to take the time to arrange your finances well in advance.
How to Budget for Maternity LeaveMany working families need to budget in order to stay home with a new baby.- Frequently Asked Questions About Maternity Leave in CaliforniaBased on the popularity of a previous article about maternity leave in California, some of your most popular questions have been answered.
5 Ways to Help with Money During Maternity LeaveMaternity leave can be scary, especially if your tight on cash. Learn about ways to not only help cut costs but how prepare for this time in your financial life.- 12 Tips for a Successful Maternity LeaveMany professional women who are also first-time mothers have unrealistic expectations about maternity leave. Here are 10 tips to prepare for your time off with baby.
The Monumental British Maternity Leave PolicyThe Brits are at it again. Recently, they passed a law increasing their already monumental paid maternity leave from 9 months to 1 year. While many fertile women are overjoyed, not everyone is pleased with the new law. Why? Well, because it's ridiculous.
Tammy's Ten: Maternity Leave Tips for Avoiding Social IsolationTen tips for avoiding social isolation and enjoying your maternity leave.- Teacher Tips: Informing Your Kindergarten Class About Your Maternity LeaveInforming older children of your impending maternity leave is simple and fairly straightforward. But how about a kindergarten class? This article will offer advice to teachers on how to inform younger children of your maternity leave
Maternity Leave: Your Rights as an EmployeeContrary to popular opinion, most maternity leave rights are not dictated by your employer, but by the government, and you should know these rights before you ever put in your notice.- Maternity Leave: Do You Get Benefits If You're Part-Time?Congratulations! You're pregnant, and in nine months, you'll bring a bundle of joy into the world. But what if you only work part-time? Do you still get benefits?
- Maternity Leave: Is America Behind the Times?A look at America's maternity leave benefit versus other countries'. How being at home for the first few months of our children's lives is more important than "the bottom line."
- Work Options to Consider when Maternity Leave EndsThink about your work arrangements ahead of time for a smooth transition.
- Tips for Negotiating a Maternity LeaveJust because there are laws--this doesn't always mean that pregnant working women automatically have a smooth leave and transition to birth and back to work again. Here are some suggestions for negotiating a maternity leave at work:
- Helpful Tips for Transitioning Back to Work After Maternity LeaveWhether you had 6 weeks or 6 months of maternity leave, transitioning back to work and leaving your little one in the care of someone else can be difficult. Here's what you need to consider before heading back to the office.
Maternity Leave in California: Understand the Money PartWhen I was preparing to go on maternity leave, I was so confused with all of the information presented to me. How long can I stay out of work and get paid for it? How much will I get paid? This article answers those questions.
Ten Things to Do While on Maternity LeaveThose weeks off work before the baby comes are a great time to rest up for the big day, but it can get boring sitting at home all day. Here are some things that you can do to prepare for the baby and prevent boredom in those weeks before the baby arrives.- Returning to Work from Maternity LeaveYou may be surprised at how much your office has changed when you return to work from maternity leave. Depending on your occupation and how much time you took off, you might return to an entirely new - and complicated - environment.
- Should Working Women be Made to Choose Between Career and Family?The research I have done on this topic have made me realize how far this country still needs to go in treating working women with respect by paying them what they are worth.
- Maternity Leave- Another Slap in the Face for Texas TeachersWhile finally feeling like I could pull myself up out of the financial rubble we are in today, I was knocked back down by the way maternity leave is handled for teachers. It is one more way the slash of educational funds is hurting TX teachers.
- From Working Mom to Stay at Home MomFor all of my adult life I have worked full time. In December 2010 the decision to stay home with my children was made for me. I was laid off from the job I had been at for the past 9 years.
- Maternity Leave LawsList of some of the major maternity leave laws.
- What is Your Pregnancy Work Plan?With employers downsizing to the hilt in a crazy bad economy, job security for a pregnant working mother is a major concern. Find out practical tips to keep your winning edge in a highly competitive work enviroment.
- My Love of WritingA short "blog" type article expressing my passion of writing and my hopes for my future in writing.
- Holiday of ThanksWho or what are we thankful for this holiday? For me, it was my husband. And here's why.
- 10 Tips for Moms Returning to Work from Maternity LeaveReturning to work after having a baby can be a challenging prospect. The following tips will aid in the transition of returning to work and leaving your child in the care of others.
- Undercover Blues: Too Cute for WordsLittle known film that bears watching. My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
- Parenting in the United States: Are We Doing it Right?The United States stands among countries like Papua New Guinea and Liberia when it comes to maternity and family leave laws. Surprised?
- CA Pregnancy/Maternity Leave: Money and Your Rights Under the LawA guide to your employment leave rights and compensation under California law.


